Matagorda in Matagorda County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Major George Morse Collinsworth
Photographed by James Hulse, October 11, 2020
1. Major George Morse Collinsworth Marker
Commander of the Texans at the capture of Goliad, October 9, 1835 Born in Mississippi Died April 18, 1866
Erected by the State of Texas 1936
Erected 1936 by The State of Texas. (Marker Number 3192.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, Texas Independence. In addition, it is included in the Texas 1936 Centennial Markers and Monuments series list. A significant historical date for this entry is April 18, 1866.
Location. 28° 42.027′ N, 95° 57.279′ W. Marker is in Matagorda, Texas, in Matagorda County. It is on South Gulf Road 0.1 miles east of Matagorda Cemetery Road, on the left when traveling east. The marker is located in the southeast corner of the Matagorda Cemetery. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Matagorda TX 77457, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker 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: Sinclair David Gervais (here, next to this marker); Dr. Albert Moses Levy (here, next to this marker); Seth Ingram (here, next to this marker); Ira Ingram (here, next to this marker); Richard Royster Royall (a few steps from this marker); James Wilmer Dallam (within shouting distance of this marker); S. Rhoads Fisher (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Albert Clinton Horton (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Matagorda.
Also see . . .
1. Major George Morse Collinsworth. TSHA Texas State Historical
this page online
2. Battle of Goliad. Wikipedia (Submitted on October 26, 2020, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.)
Photographed by James Hulse, October 11, 2020
2. Major George Morse Collinsworth Marker
The marker is seen here in the foreground.
Photographed by James Hulse, October 11, 2020
3. The Major George Morse Collinsworth Marker is on the left in this group of four markers
Credits. This page was last revised on October 26, 2020. It was originally submitted on October 26, 2020, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 391 times since then and 23 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 26, 2020, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
