Waxahachie in Ellis County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Richard Ellis
Photographed by Larry D. Moore, June 30, 2020
1. Richard Ellis Marker
through residence, 1813-1825, an Alabaman jurist
In that year, Texas claimed him
As president of the Constitutional Convention in 1836
and as a member of the Congress of the young republic,
he steered the helm of state
through troubled waters
Nurtured in the culture of the Old South,
practiced in the application of law,
he exercised, in behalf of Texas
courage, vision, and leadership
Born, February 14, 1781
Died, December 20, 1846
Leaving the old, both worlds at once they view,
that stand upon the threshold of the new.
Erected 1936 by State of Texas. (Marker Number 7067.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, Texas Independence. In addition, it is included in the Texas 1936 Centennial Markers and Monuments series list. A significant historical date for this entry is February 14, 1781.
Location. 32° 23.119′ N, 96° 50.878′ W. Marker is in Waxahachie, Texas, in Ellis County. It is on West Franklin Street west of South College Street, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Waxahachie
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Regionally, this marker is in the Prairies & Lakes Region and in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metropolitan Area. 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, and one of the Confederate States of America.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Letter From The Alamo (a few steps from this marker); Ellis County Confederate War Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Ellis County Courthouse (within shouting distance of this marker); 114 South Rodgers Street (within shouting distance of this marker); 1889 Masonic Lodge Hall (within shouting distance of this marker); The Marchman Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Hancock Building (within shouting distance of this marker); 106 West Main Street (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Waxahachie.
Photographed by Larry D. Moore, June 30, 2020
2. Richard Ellis Marker Area
Photographed by Larry D. Moore, June 25, 2020
3. Richard Ellis Monument
Credits. This page was last revised on March 31, 2025. It was originally submitted on July 4, 2020, by Larry D. Moore of Del Valle, Texas. This page has been viewed 806 times since then and 53 times this year. Last updated on March 29, 2025, by Jeff Leichsenring of Garland, Texas. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on July 4, 2020, by Larry D. Moore of Del Valle, Texas. • James Hulse was the editor who published this page.
