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

John T. Mills

Photographed By Jeff Leichsenring, March 20, 2023

1. John T. Mills Marker

Inscription. Associate Justice of the Supreme Court, Republic of Texas, 1839-40, 1842-45; district judge, state of Texas, 1846-50. Mills County, Texas was named in his honor. Born in County Antrim, Ireland, Nov. 12, 1817; died Nov. 30, 1871. Octavia (Jones) Adair-Mills, widow of William A. Adair, and of John T. Mills. Died Nov. 20, 1890.

Erected 1936 by State of Texas. (Marker Number 10198.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Cemeteries & Burial Sites. In addition, it is included in the Texas 1936 Centennial Markers and Monuments series list.

Location. 32° 32.986′ N, 94° 21.91′ W. Marker is in Marshall, Texas, in Harrison County. Marker is at the intersection of East Grand Avenue (U.S. 80) and North Columbus Street on East Grand Avenue. The marker is at Marshall Cemetery, US 80 at Columbus Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Marshall TX 75670, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Governor Edward Clark (a few steps from this marker); Horace Randal (a few steps from this marker); Marshall, C.S.A. (within shouting distance of this marker); Walter Paye Lane (within shouting distance of this marker); Solomon Ruffin Perry

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(within shouting distance of this marker); Confederate Memorial (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Marshall Cemetery (about 400 feet away); The Allen House (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Marshall.

Credits. This page was last revised on May 4, 2024. It was originally submitted on March 22, 2023, by Jeff Leichsenring of Garland, Texas. This page has been viewed 91 times since then and 31 times this year. Photo 1. submitted on March 22, 2023, by Jeff Leichsenring of Garland, Texas. • James Hulse was the editor who published this page.

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