Marshall in Harrison County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Marshall Cemetery
Cemetery (Incorporate Dec. 12, 1849)
Photographed by James Hulse, January 25, 2022
1. Marshall Cemetery Marker
Texas Leaders and Patriots:
Edward Clark (1815-80), Governor
of Texas, 1861, Colonel, C.S.A.
Walter P. Lane (1817-92), Veteran
of Texas Revolution and Mexican
War; Brigadier General, C.S.A.
John T. Mills (1817-71), Associate
Justice Supreme Court, Republic
of Texas; District Judge in the
State; a County is named for him.
Horace Randal (1833-64), Brigadier
General, C.S.A.; also honored by
naming of county in his memory.
Unknown Soldiers who died in
local hospitals, honored by an
obelisk erected by the United
Daughters of the Confederacy.
Erected 1966 by State Historical Survey Committee. (Marker Number 10190.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • War, Mexican-American • War, Texas Independence • War, US Civil. A significant historical year for this entry is 1861.
Location. 32° 32.917′ N, 94° 21.903′ W. Marker is in Marshall, Texas, in Harrison County. It is at the intersection of East Grand Avenue (U.S. 80) and North Columbus Street, on the right when traveling west on East Grand Avenue. The marker is located on
this page online
Regionally, this marker is in the American 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: Solomon Ruffin Perry (within shouting distance of this marker); John T. Mills (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Horace Randal (about 400 feet away); William Patillo House (about 500 feet away); Governor Edward Clark (about 500 feet away); Marshall, C.S.A. (about 500 feet away); Walter Paye Lane (about 600 feet away); Confederate Memorial (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Marshall.
Additional commentary.
1. Marshall Cemetery - State Historical Survey Committee
Photographed by James Hulse, January 25, 2022
2. The front entrance to the Marshall Cemetery and Marker
This is a Texas State Historical marker. It includes information from the Atlas application of Texas Historical sites including a Texas State marker number.
— Submitted February 13, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
Photographed by James Hulse, January 25, 2022
3. The view of the Marshall Cemetery and Marker from the street
Credits. This page was last revised on February 13, 2022. It was originally submitted on February 13, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 698 times since then and 41 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on February 13, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
