Fairfield in Freestone County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Site of Law Office General John Gregg
Photographed by Brian Anderson, July 11, 2020
1. Site of Law Office General John Gregg Marker
In 1854-61, Fairfield civic and political leader helped found first newspaper here. Served as district judge. A key member of Texas Secession Convention. 1861 Confederate congressman.
Organized 7th Texas Infantry. As Brigadier General, led troops near Vicksburg at Chickamauga. Commanded Texas Brigade, Battle of the Wilderness. Was killed near Richmond, Oct. 7, 1864. Gregg County is named in his honor.
His widow went in person by wagon, through battle lines, to Virginia to get his body. Later she was among ladies whose efforts began U. S. Memorial Day.
Erected 1965 by State Historical Survey Committee. (Marker Number 9880.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil.
Location. 31° 43.59′ N, 96° 9.584′ W. Marker is in Fairfield, Texas, in Freestone County. It is on Main Street west of Keechi Street, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 112 Main Street, Fairfield TX 75840, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the Prairies & Lakes Region. It is also in the American South. 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: Val Verde Battery (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Captain L.D. Bradley (about 400 feet away); Freestone County (about 400 feet away); Butler Church Bell
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Another marker is no longer nearby. Old Freestone Jail (was about 600 feet away but has been replaced with another marker now near it).
Also see . . . Gregg, John - The Handbook of Texas Online. Texas State Historical Association (TSHA) (Submitted on July 17, 2020, by Brian Anderson of New Albany, Ohio.)
Photographed by Brian Anderson, July 11, 2020
2. Site of Law Office General John Gregg Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on November 10, 2020. It was originally submitted on July 17, 2020, by Brian Anderson of New Albany, Ohio. This page has been viewed 376 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 17, 2020, by Brian Anderson of New Albany, Ohio.
