Gonzales in Gonzales County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Company L, First Texas Infantry
World War I - 1914-1918
Photographed By James Hulse, November 29, 2021
1. Company L, First Texas Infantry Marker
On July 18, 1917 the volunteer company to be known as company L of the First Texas Infantry was mustered into service at Gonzales. Quartered in Gonzales, the men drilled daily on Gonzales High School grounds until their departure for Camp Bowie September 5, 1917.
Captions
Center: Company L, First Texas Infantry
Gonzales, Texas
September 5, 1917
Bottom: Company L, 141st Infantry,
36th Division
Camp Bowie, Texas
Erected by Gonzales County Historical Commission.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Parks & Recreational Areas • War, World I. A significant historical date for this entry is July 18, 1917.
Location. 29° 30.4′ N, 97° 26.176′ W. Marker is in Gonzales, Texas, in Gonzales County. Marker is at the intersection of North Fair Street and St. Lawrence Street on North Fair Street. The marker and cannon are located in the western section of the Gonzales City Park. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Gonzales TX 78629, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. "The Great War" (here, next to this marker); "We Shall Not Forget"
this page online
Photographed By James Hulse, November 29, 2021
2. The Company L, First Texas Infantry Marker in front of the captured German cannon
Photographed By James Hulse, November 29, 2021
3. The Company L, First Texas Infantry Marker is the marker in the middle of the three markers
Credits. This page was last revised on December 6, 2021. It was originally submitted on December 5, 2021, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 96 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on December 6, 2021, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
