Hallettsville in Lavaca County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
John Wilkins Whitfield
Brigadier General, C.S.A.
Photographed By Brian Anderson, April 5, 2019
1. John Wilkins Whitfield Marker
commanded "Whitfield's
Legion" at Iuka, Brigade
commander Vicksburg
Campaign, Texas legislator
Erected 1963 by the State of Texas. (Marker Number 2822.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil.
Location. 29° 26.52′ N, 96° 56.252′ W. Marker is in Hallettsville, Texas, in Lavaca County. Marker is on South Dowling Street north of Edna Street, on the right when traveling north. Marker is located in Hallettsville Memorial Park. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 316 South Dowling Street, Hallettsville TX 77964, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Joseph Kent (a few steps from this marker); Paul Scarborough (a few steps from this marker); Pioneer Settlers Killed by the Indians Comanches and Tonkahues (a few steps from this marker); Captain Leiper Willoughby (a few steps from this marker); Stephen Tucker Foley (a few steps from this marker);
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Also see . . . Whitfield, John Wilkins - The Handbook of Texas Online. Texas State Historical Association (TSHA) (Submitted on April 18, 2019, by Brian Anderson of Humble, Texas.)
Photographed By Brian Anderson, April 5, 2019
2. John Wilkins Whitfield Gravesite
Photographed By Brian Anderson, April 5, 2019
3. John Wilkins Whitfield Grave Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on April 18, 2019. It was originally submitted on April 18, 2019, by Brian Anderson of Humble, Texas. This page has been viewed 169 times since then and 28 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on April 18, 2019, by Brian Anderson of Humble, Texas.
