Athens in Henderson County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Henderson County C.S.A.
Home Town of Texas Confederate
Photographed By Charles Marc Robinson, February 2, 2012
1. Henderson County/Home Town of Texas Confederate Marker
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Henderson County C.S.A.. Home Town of Texas Confederate. Front:
Henderson County C. S. A.. Voted 400 – 49 for secession. Sent about 1,000 into Confederate Army, with one detachment of 150 having only 13 live to return. Caldwell's farm, three miles northeast, and Fincastle, 19 miles southeast of Athens, had camps of instruction. Confederate supply depot, Fincastle, had store of grain, meat in charge of Capt. Thomas F. Murchison, who also was county enrolling officer. Wartime manufactures included earthenware jugs and dishes. Other products for C.S.A. were cotton, corn, beef, pork, timber. Cynthia Ann Parker, delivered from Indian captivity 1860 by Sul Ross ranger unit lived during war at Athens. Postmaster General of Confederacy was John H. Reagan, who had been surveyor and the first probate judge in Henderson County., Reverse
Home Town of Texas Confederate Major William H. Martin “Old Howdy” 1823 – 1898. Born in Alabama. Moved to Texas 1850 State Senator 1853 - 57 · Company he organized here for Confederacy entered 4th Texas Infantry, joined Gen. Lee in Virginia 1861 · Martin waved rather than snapped salute. Bellowed “Howdy” defying space, rank · To save Texas Brigade’s separate identity Howdy went to Jefferson Davis, Gen. Lee with plea of survivors of many such blood baths as Chickamauga. Lee endorsed the Texas Brigade, saying “I never asked that Brigade to hold a position that they did not hold it.” President Davis promised: “Maj. Martin, as long as there is a man to carry the battle flag, you shall remain the Texas Brigade.”
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Henderson County C. S. A.
Voted 400 – 49 for secession. Sent about 1,000 into Confederate Army, with one detachment of 150 having only 13 live to return. Caldwell's farm, three miles northeast, and Fincastle, 19 miles southeast of Athens, had camps of instruction. Confederate supply depot, Fincastle, had store of grain, meat in charge of Capt. Thomas F. Murchison, who also was county enrolling officer. Wartime manufactures included earthenware jugs and dishes. Other products for C.S.A. were cotton, corn, beef, pork, timber. Cynthia Ann Parker, delivered from Indian captivity 1860 by Sul Ross ranger unit lived during war at Athens. Postmaster General of Confederacy was John H. Reagan, who had been surveyor and the first probate judge in Henderson County.
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Home Town of Texas Confederate
Major William H. Martin
“Old Howdy”
1823 – 1898
Born in Alabama. Moved to Texas 1850
State Senator 1853 - 57 · Company he organized here for Confederacy entered 4th Texas Infantry, joined Gen. Lee in Virginia 1861 · Martin waved rather than snapped salute. Bellowed “Howdy” defying space, rank · To save Texas Brigade’s separate identity Howdy went to Jefferson Davis, Gen. Lee with plea of survivors of many such
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blood baths as Chickamauga. Lee endorsed the Texas Brigade, saying “I never asked that Brigade to hold a position that they did not hold it.” President Davis promised: “Maj. Martin, as long as there is a man to carry the battle flag, you shall remain the Texas Brigade.”
Erected 1964 by the State of Texas. (Marker Number 10362.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. A significant historical year for this entry is 1860.
Location. 32° 11.229′ N, 95° 51.081′ W. Marker is in Athens, Texas, in Henderson County. Marker is at the intersection of South Palestine Street (State Highway 19) and Carey Circle, on the right when traveling south on South Palestine Street. Located on west side of Palestine Street (Highway 19) about 200 feet south of intersection of Cayuga Drive (FM 59). Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Athens TX 75751, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Credits. This page was last revised on November 25, 2021. It was originally submitted on January 8, 2010, by Charles Marc Robinson of Palestine, Texas. This page has been viewed 1,672 times since then and 102 times this year. Last updated on January 11, 2010, by Charles Marc Robinson of Palestine, Texas. Photos:1, 2. submitted on February 14, 2012, by Charles Marc Robinson of Palestine, Texas. 3. submitted on November 25, 2021, by Brian Anderson of Humble, Texas. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.
