Waco in McLennan County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
General Richard Harrison
(1821-1876)
Photographed by Gary Estep, November 18, 2025
1. General Richard Harrison Marker
One of a trio of brothers -- great grand-nephews of U.S. President Wm. Henry Harrison -- who all gained rank of General in the Confederate Army during the Civil War. Richard Harrison was a physician and statesman prior to army service. Won his General's commission in Jan. 1865 in Mississippi.
Moved to Texas, 1866, settling near older brother, Gen. Jas. E., and younger brother, Gen. Thos. Harrison. Practiced medicine, farmed, helped rebuild Texas economy, was a church leader.
A trustee of Waco University, a forebear of Baylor University.
Erected 1965 by State Historical Survey Committee. (Marker Number 2139.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Education • Settlements & Settlers • War, US Civil. A significant historical month for this entry is January 1865.
Location. 31° 33.373′ N, 97° 7.134′ W. Marker is in Waco, Texas, in McLennan County. It can be reached from the intersection of Texas Ranger Trail and Interstate 35 Frontage Road, in the median. The marker is located at the end of the Texas Ranger Trail cul-de-sac and next to the Texas Ranger Hall of Fame and Museum. Touch for map.
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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: 143rd Infantry 36th Division Memorial (a few steps from this marker); The Original Fort Fisher (within shouting distance of this marker); Waco (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Texas Rangers and the Fence Cutters (about 300 feet away); First Street Cemetery (about 600 feet away); Confederate Veterans Memorial (about 600 feet away); Thomas Hudson Barron (about 600 feet away); a different marker also named First Street Cemetery (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Waco.
Photographed by James Hulse, July 19, 2021
2. General Richard Harrison Marker
Photographed by James Hulse, July 19, 2021
3. General Richard Harrison Marker
Photographed by James Hulse, July 19, 2021
4. The view of the General Richard Harrison Marker from the street
Credits. This page was last revised on December 17, 2025. It was originally submitted on July 23, 2021, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 509 times since then and 37 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on December 16, 2025, by Gary Estep of Anna, Texas. 2, 3, 4. submitted on July 23, 2021, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
