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

Captain Henry Gray Carter

(1836-1896)

Photographed by James Hulse, October 26, 2022

1. Captain Henry Gray Carter Marker

Inscription. Born in Weston, Vermont. Moved to Texas in 1852. Enlisted as a Lieutenant in Confederate Army (Gen. Tom Green's Brigade, Texas Cavalry) in 1861, during Civil War. Promoted to Captain in 1862 for gallantry, he fought against Gen. N.P. Banks' Army at Fort Butler, Mansfield, Bisland, and Pleasant Hill, where he was wounded.

Married Cleopatra Williams in 1864. Moved to Marlin in 1871 and became prominent banker, rancher, and business leader. Built house on this site in 1871; in 1926 it was remodeled. Original ax-hewn log foundation, fireplaces, and square nails are still visible.

Restored by Mr. and Mrs. Jack Stem. 1959

Erected 1971 by State Historical Survey Committee. (Marker Number 6516.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • War, US Civil. A significant historical year for this entry is 1852.

Location. 31° 18.632′ N, 96° 53.518′ W. Marker is in Marlin, Texas, in Falls County. It is at the intersection of Gift Street and Carter Street, on the right when traveling west on Gift Street. The marker is located in front of the house by the street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 407 Gift Street, Marlin TX 76661, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the Prairies & Lakes Region.

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: The First Presbyterian Church of Marlin (approx. 0.2 miles away); First United Methodist Church (approx. 0.2 miles away); First Baptist Church of Marlin

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(approx. ¼ mile away); Falconer Home (approx. ¼ mile away); Hot Mineral Water (approx. ¼ mile away); Early Hilton Hotel (approx. 0.3 miles away); Allen House (approx. 0.4 miles away); Marlin (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Marlin.

The Captain Henry Gray Carter Home and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, October 26, 2022

2. The Captain Henry Gray Carter Home and Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on October 28, 2022. It was originally submitted on October 28, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 485 times since then and 34 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 28, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.