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

Lampasas County, C.S.A.

Photographed By James Hulse, June 14, 2021

1. Lampasas County, C.S.A. Marker

Inscription.

Organized 1856; had 1028 people in 1860; favored secession by 85 to 75 vote in 1861. Sent 2 units to serve in Texas state troops, 2nd Frontier District; one unit to 17th Texas Infantry; 2 units to 27th Brigade, Texas Militia.

Also had 48 Minute Men in 6 patrols to guard home front and property of men away at war. After a week of duty, each unit returned home to aid women and children tending cattle, crops. Helped supply frontier troops and miners in Longhorn Caverns.

Indians still roamed here during Civil War, stealing horses, killing hunters and others.

Erected 1965 by State Historical Survey Committee. (Marker Number 3025.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: War, US Civil • Wars, US Indian. A significant historical year for this entry is 1856.

Location. 31° 3.942′ N, 98° 10.655′ W. Marker is in Lampasas, Texas, in Lampasas County. Marker is at the intersection of South Pecan Street and East 3rd Street, on the left when traveling north on South Pecan Street. The marker is located on the east side of the Lampasas County Courthouse. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 501 Fourth Street, Lampasas TX 76550, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Hanna Springs (a few steps from this marker); Near Site of Organization of Texas Bankers Association

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(a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named Lampasas County (a few steps from this marker); Lampasas County Courthouse (within shouting distance of this marker); Lampasas County Veterans Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); First State Meeting of the Daughters of the Republic of Texas (within shouting distance of this marker); Gunfight at the Lampasas Saloon (within shouting distance of this marker); Horrell-Higgins Feud (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Lampasas.

Photographed By James Hulse, June 14, 2021

2. Lampasas County, C.S.A. Marker

The view of the Lampasas County, C.S.A. Marker from the parking lot. image. Click for full size.

Photographed By James Hulse, June 14, 2021

3. The view of the Lampasas County, C.S.A. Marker from the parking lot.

Credits. This page was last revised on June 18, 2021. It was originally submitted on June 18, 2021, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 200 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on June 18, 2021, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.