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

Solomon Ruffin Perry

(June 2, 1818 - Jan. 13, 1895)

Photographed by James Hulse, January 25, 2022

1. Solomon Ruffin Perry Marker

Inscription. Born in Louisburg, N.C.; came to Texas 1833. Never carried a gun, though he lived in locality of 1840's Regulator - Moderator Feud, and risked life to help bury Robert Potter (first Secretary of Navy, Republic of Texas), who had been shot by an enemy.

Was elected County Sheriff in 1848 after his predecessor was assassinated. Served 27 years consecutively from 1878 to 1895.

Married Mary Susan James. Had a son and two daughters.

Erected 1968 by State Historical Survey Committee. (Marker Number 10203.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Law Enforcement. A significant historical year for this entry is 1833.

Location. 32° 32.959′ N, 94° 21.901′ W. Marker is in Marshall, Texas, in Harrison County. It can be reached from the intersection of East Grand Avenue (U.S. 80) and North Columbus Street. The marker is located on the east side of the main road through the Marshall Cemetery in the center section. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Marshall TX 75670, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the American

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South,

specifically in the Deep South,

and in the Piney Woods.

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: John T. Mills (within shouting distance of this marker); Horace Randal (within shouting distance of this marker); Governor Edward Clark (within shouting distance of this marker); Marshall Cemetery (within shouting distance of this marker); Marshall, C.S.A. (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Walter Paye Lane (about 300 feet away); William Patillo House (about 400 feet away); Confederate Memorial (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Marshall.

Also see . . . Regulator-Moderator War.

The Regulator-Moderator War was a feud in Harrison and Shelby counties in the Redlands of East Texas from 1839 to 1844. The principal leaders of the Regulators were Charles
Photographed by James Hulse, January 25, 2022

2. The Solomon Ruffin Perry Marker in reverse along gravestone
W. Jackson and Charles W. Moorman, and the principal leaders of the Moderators were Edward Merchant, John M. Bradley, and Deputy Sheriff James J. Cravens. The roots of the conflict lay in the frauds and land swindling that had been rife in the Neutral Ground, the lawless area between the American and Mexican borders. Source: The Handbook of Texas

(Submitted on January 29, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.)

The view of the Solomon Ruffin Perry Marker and gravestone in the cemetery image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, January 25, 2022

3. The view of the Solomon Ruffin Perry Marker and gravestone in the cemetery

Credits. This page was last revised on January 29, 2022. It was originally submitted on January 29, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 384 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on January 29, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.