Hallettsville in Lavaca County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
50th Anniversary of Battle of Galveston
Photographed by Brian Anderson, December 31, 2018
1. 50th Anniversary of Battle of Galveston Marker
In commemorating the 50th anniversary of the capture of Galveston by the Southern Confederacy. Gen. Arthur P. Bagby commanding the "Neptune."
Banners may be furled but heroism lives forever.
Capt. J. T. Whitfield, Lieut. J. W. Carson, Private Jno. Buchanan, Capt. Jas. Walker, Sergeant W. H. Turk, Capt. J. W. Whitfield, Capt. James Walker, Gen. John B. Magruder, Col. Tom Green, Col. Arthur P. Bagby, Com. Leon Smith, Co. G. W. H. H. Brazier
In memory of Lavaca Co. men who fought in the Civil War.
Dedicated to the heroes who wore the gray at the battle of Galveston.
Jan. 1, 1863
Erected 1914. (Marker Number 40.)
Topics. This memorial is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. A significant historical date for this entry is January 1, 1863.
Location. 29° 26.69′ N, 96° 56.579′ W. Memorial is in Hallettsville, Texas, in Lavaca County. It is at the intersection of East 3rd Street and North Main Street, on the left when traveling east on East 3rd Street. Touch for map. Memorial is at or near this postal address: 109 N La Grange Street, Hallettsville TX 77964, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this memorial is in the American South and on the Gulf Coast. Globally, it is in North America, a Gulf of Mexico state, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain, the Republic of Texas, one of the Confederate States of America, and the Antebellum South.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Lavaca County Fallen Heroes (a few steps from this marker); Lavaca County Courthouse (a few steps from this marker); First National Bank of Hallettsville (within shouting distance of this marker); The Kahn & Stanzel Building (within
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More about this memorial. Marker is heavily worn and much of the text is difficult to make out. Details of the text above were obtained from the Texas Historical Commission Atlas.
Also see . . . Galveston, Battle of - The Handbook of Texas Online. Texas State Historical Association (TSHA) (Submitted on January 4, 2019, by Brian Anderson of New Albany, Ohio.)
Photographed by Brian Anderson, December 31, 2018
2. 50th Anniversary of Battle of Galveston Marker
Photographed by Brian Anderson, December 31, 2018
3. 50th Anniversary of Battle of Galveston Marker
Photographed by Brian Anderson, December 31, 2018
4. 50th Anniversary of Battle of Galveston Marker
Photographed by Brian Anderson, December 31, 2018
5. 50th Anniversary of Battle of Galveston Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on January 4, 2019. It was originally submitted on January 2, 2019, by Brian Anderson of New Albany, Ohio. This page has been viewed 642 times since then and 62 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on January 4, 2019, by Brian Anderson of New Albany, Ohio.
