Seguin in Guadalupe County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

Colonel John Ireland

Photographed By Brian Anderson, December 31, 2018

1. Colonel John Ireland Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

Home Town of Texas Confederate
Colonel John Ireland

Delegate to Secession Convention 1861. Joined army as private. Won laurels in that most brilliant wartime effort - the defense of the 800-mile Texas coast in September 1862, repulse of Federals at Corpus Christi. Ireland captured fleet Captain Kittredge, his flag and arms. Though Ireland was an infantry officer he once plunged waist-deep to capture a Federal vessel off Padre Island. At war's end he was in command of the 8th Texas Regiment defending Galveston.

A memorial to Texans who served the Confederacy.
Erected by the State of Texas 1964

Reverse:
Governor
John Ireland
1827-1896

Kentucky-born, came to Texas 1853. Mayor of Seguin 1858. Member Constitutional Conventions 1866, 1875. District judge 1866-67, removed by Reconstruction authorities. Legislator 1872-75. Called "Oxcart John" for opposing land grants subsidies to railroads. Supervised plans to oust Governor E. J. Davis in bloodless conflict marking political end of Texas reconstruction. Judge state supreme

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court 1875-76. Governor of Texas 1882-86. Fence-cutting wars brought on when certain landowners began fencing the open range prompted him to call special Legislature which made fence-cutting a felony. He ruled that state capitol be of Texas stone. Urged stricter enforcement of criminal laws, economy in government, reducing public land sales. Term was marked by opening of University of Texas and first labor disturbances Texas had known. Buried State Cemetery, Austin.

Erected 1964 by the State of Texas. (Marker Number 962.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Government & Politics • War, US Civil.

Location. 29° 34.072′ N, 97° 57.836′ W. Marker is in Seguin, Texas, in Guadalupe County. Marker is on South River Street south of East Donegan Street, on the right when traveling south. Marker is located in Seguin's Central Park, across the street from the courthouse. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Seguin TX 78155, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. German Pioneers (here, next to this marker); Juan Nepomuceno Seguin (within shouting distance of this marker); Stephen F. Austin Oak Tree (within shouting distance of this marker); The Alfred H. Koebig Central Park Fountain

Colonel John Ireland Marker reverse image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Brian Anderson, December 31, 2018

2. Colonel John Ireland Marker reverse

(within shouting distance of this marker); Guadalupe County, C.S.A. (within shouting distance of this marker); Zuehl Family Fence (within shouting distance of this marker); St. Andrew's Episcopal Church (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); "White Way" Lighting (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Seguin.

Also see . . . Ireland, John - The Handbook of Texas Online. Texas State Historical Association (TSHA) (Submitted on January 4, 2019, by Brian Anderson of Humble, Texas.)

Colonel John Ireland Marker Area image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Larry D. Moore, May 19, 2020

3. Colonel John Ireland Marker Area

Credits. This page was last revised on May 20, 2020. It was originally submitted on January 2, 2019, by Brian Anderson of Humble, Texas. This page has been viewed 418 times since then and 80 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 4, 2019, by Brian Anderson of Humble, Texas. 3. submitted on May 20, 2020, by Larry D. Moore of Del Valle, Texas.