Waxahachie in Ellis County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

Richard Ellis

Photographed By Larry D. Moore, June 30, 2020

1. Richard Ellis Marker

Inscription. By birth and education, a Virginian;
through residence, 1813-1825, an Alabaman jurist
In that year, Texas claimed him
—
As president of the Constitutional Convention in 1836
and as a member of the Congress of the young republic,
he steered the helm of state
through troubled waters
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Nurtured in the culture of the Old South,
practiced in the application of law,
he exercised, in behalf of Texas
courage, vision, and leadership
—
Born, February 14, 1781
Died, December 20, 1846
—
“Leaving the old, both worlds at once they view,
that stand upon the threshold of the new.”

Erected 1936 by State of Texas. (Marker Number 7067.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, Texas Independence. A significant historical date for this entry is February 14, 1781.

Location. 32° 23.119′ N, 96° 50.878′ W. Marker is in Waxahachie, Texas, in Ellis County. Marker is on West Franklin Street west of South College Street, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Waxahachie TX 75165, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Letter From The Alamo (a few steps from this marker); Ellis County Confederate War Memorial (within shouting distance of this

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marker); Ellis County Courthouse (within shouting distance of this marker); 114 South Rodgers Street (within shouting distance of this marker); 1889 Masonic Lodge Hall (within shouting distance of this marker); The Marchman Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Hancock Building (within shouting distance of this marker); 106 West Main Street (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Waxahachie.

Richard Ellis Marker Area image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Larry D. Moore, June 30, 2020

2. Richard Ellis Marker Area

Richard Ellis Monument image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Larry D. Moore, June 25, 2020

3. Richard Ellis Monument

Credits. This page was last revised on October 5, 2023. It was originally submitted on July 4, 2020, by Larry D. Moore of Del Valle, Texas. This page has been viewed 354 times since then and 49 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on July 4, 2020, by Larry D. Moore of Del Valle, Texas.