Center in Shelby County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

The First Battle

First Battle - Organized War 1841-1844 Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Jeff Leichsenring, April 23, 2023

1. First Battle - Organized War 1841-1844 Marker

Inscription. Between bands of regulators and moderators led by Ephraim Daggett and Ned Merchant, which occurred in this vicinity, led to an unorganized war, 1841-1844, by regulators, under the leadership of Watt Norman, and moderators, led by John M. Bradley. After heavy sacrifice of life and property, General James Smith with Texas forces restored order in August, 1844 without firing a gun.

Erected 1936 by State of Texas. (Marker Number 7680.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Wars, Non-US. In addition, it is included in the Texas 1936 Centennial Markers and Monuments series list. A significant historical month for this entry is August 1844.

Location. 31° 46.981′ N, 94° 7.119′ W. Marker is in Center, Texas, in Shelby County. Marker is on State Highway 87, 0.1 miles Farm to Market Road 414, on the right when traveling south. 2.5 mi. east of Center on SH 87 near junction w/ FM 414. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Center TX 75935, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 4 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Shelby County (approx. 2.1 miles away); Fairview Cemetery (approx. 2.9 miles away); Racial Terror Lynchings / The Lynching of Lige Daniels (approx. 2.9 miles away); Site of the Last Battle

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(approx. 3.6 miles away); First Christian Church of Center (approx. 3.7 miles away); C.S.A. Texas Muster (approx. 3.8 miles away); Shelby County Courthouse (approx. 3.8 miles away); a different marker also named Shelby County (approx. 3.8 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Center.

Photographed By Jeff Leichsenring, April 23, 2023

2. First Battle - Organized War 1841-1844 Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on April 27, 2023. It was originally submitted on April 26, 2023, by Jeff Leichsenring of Garland, Texas. This page has been viewed 78 times since then and 25 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 26, 2023, by Jeff Leichsenring of Garland, Texas. • James Hulse was the editor who published this page.