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

Company L, First Texas Infantry

World War I - 1914-1918

 
 
Company L, First Texas Infantry Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By James Hulse, November 29, 2021
1. Company L, First Texas Infantry Marker
Inscription. 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 AreasWar, 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" (a few steps from this marker); 1825 Kerr's Settlement (approx. 0.3 miles away); Kerr's Settlement (approx.
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0.3 miles away); The Eggleston House (approx. 0.4 miles away); Sarah Ponton Eggleston (approx. 0.4 miles away); Oak Forest Bridge (approx. 0.4 miles away); Texas Historic Bridge (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Gonzales.
 
The Company L, First Texas Infantry Marker in front of the captured German cannon image. Click for full size.
Photographed By James Hulse, November 29, 2021
2. The Company L, First Texas Infantry Marker in front of the captured German cannon
The Company L, First Texas Infantry Marker is the marker in the middle of the three markers image. Click for full size.
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 123 times since then and 7 times this year. Photos:   1, 2, 3. submitted on December 6, 2021, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.

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