Near Marlin in Falls County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

General Thomas Harrison

C.S.A

— (1823-1891) —

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Photographed By Brian Anderson, August 27, 2022

1. General Thomas Harrison Marker

Inscription.

Youngest of only trio of Texas Brothers who all gained rank of general in Confederate Army. Lived in Falls County in 1850s.

Veteran of Mexican War and of Texas frontier defense. Rose in Civil War to command of Terry's Texas Rangers. Rode with Cavalry of Gen. N. B. Forrest who got "Thar Fustest with the mostest". Fought at Shiloh, Murfreesboro, Ft. Donelson, Knoxville, Atlanta, was wounded 3 times and had 5 horses shot from under him.

Elected district judge in 1866, was removed by reconstruction regime. Served as trustee of Waco University.

Erected 1965 by State Historical Survey Committee. (Marker Number 2395.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil.

Location. 31° 14.927′ N, 96° 50.842′ W. Marker is near Marlin, Texas, in Falls County. Marker is on State Highway 6, 0.3 miles north of County Road 223, on the right when traveling south. Marker is located in a roadside picnic area. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Marlin TX 76661, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 5 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Sarahville de Viesca (here, next to this marker); Falls County (here, next to this marker); Site of Bucksnort (approx. 3.2 miles away);

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Falls of the Brazos River (approx. 4.3 miles away); Greater Providence Missionary Baptist Church (approx. 4½ miles away); The Rev. Nelson T. Denson and Marlin Missionary Baptist Church (approx. 4.6 miles away); First United Methodist Church (approx. 4.8 miles away); First Baptist Church of Marlin (approx. 4.9 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Marlin.

Also see . . . Harrison, Thomas (1823–1891) - The Handbook of Texas Online. Texas State Historical Association (TSHA) (Submitted on October 22, 2022, by Brian Anderson of Humble, Texas.)

Photographed By Brian Anderson, August 27, 2022

2. General Thomas Harrison Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on May 14, 2023. It was originally submitted on October 22, 2022, by Brian Anderson of Humble, Texas. This page has been viewed 190 times since then and 46 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 22, 2022, by Brian Anderson of Humble, Texas.