Rose Hill Cemetary in Texarkana in Bowie County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Francis Marion Henry
(Dec. 11, 1832 - April 21, 1911)
Photographed by James Hulse, November 7, 2020
1. Francis Marion Henry Marker
The main part of the historical marker is currently missing.
The great great grandson of Patrick Henry; served army of the Confederacy before buying tract in Texarkana about 1873. Captain Henry was elected to Texas Senate in 1876. Built first brick home in city; donated site for Methodist church. A leading city attorney for 34 years, securing wide reputation as trial lawyer. All business firms of Texarkana closed in respect at his death.
Recorded - 1967
Source: Atlas Texas Historic Sites
Erected 1967 by State Historical Survey Committee. (Marker Number 9485.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • War, US Civil. A significant historical year for this entry is 1873.
Location. 33° 24.783′ N, 94° 3.235′ W. Marker is in Texarkana, Texas, in Bowie County. It is in Rose Hill Cemetary. It can be reached from the intersection of Phenie Avenue and Lelia Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Texarkana TX 75501, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the American South, specifically in the Deep South, and in the Piney Woods. 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: Martha Adams Runnels (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Rose Hill Cemetery (about 700 feet away); The Jamison Building (approx. 0.6 miles away); Saenger Theatre (approx. 0.8 miles away);
this page online
More about this marker. Original Marker was stolen, a replacement Marker was purchased by the Texarkana Arts and Historic District.
Also see . . .
1. Francis Marion Henry - Texas Legislator. Legislative Reference Library of Texas (Submitted on November 25, 2020, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.)
2. Francis Marion Henry (1832 - 1911). Find A Grave website entry (Submitted on November 25, 2020, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.)
Photographed by James Hulse, November 7, 2020
2. Francis Marion Henry Marker
Photographed by James Hulse, November 7, 2020
3. Francis Marion Henry and wife's gravestone
Legislative Reference Library of Texas
4. Captain Francis Marion Henry
Photographed by Matt Solomon, 9OCT25
5. New Francis Marion Henry Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on November 22, 2025. It was originally submitted on November 25, 2020, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 521 times since then and 28 times this year. Last updated on October 10, 2025, by Matt Solomon of Texarkana, Texas. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on November 25, 2020, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. 5. submitted on October 14, 2025, by Matt Solomon of Texarkana, Texas. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.
