Clarksville in Red River County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

Albert Hamilton Latimer

(1808-1877)

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, May 1, 2026

1. Albert Hamilton Latimer Marker

Inscription. In 1833, Huntington, Tennessee native Albert Latimer and his family traveled with a caravan to Texas and settled just north of present-day Clarksville. Latimer became involved in Texas politics, signing the Texas Declaration of Independence and serving in elected roles in both the Republic government and State of Texas. In 1869, he participated in a synod of Cumberland Presbyterians which led to the creation of Trinity University. After serving as Texas Comptroller from 1865-1866, Latimer worked with the Freedmen's Bureau and later as an associate justice of the Texas Supreme Court (1867-1870) and 8th District Judge (1870-1872). Marriages t Elritta (Smith) (d. 1834), Elizabeth (Ritchie) (d. 1856) and Mary (Gattis) (d. 1912) produced 19 heirs.

Erected 2024 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 24161.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Government & Politics. A significant historical year for this entry is 1833.

Location. 33° 36.517′ N, 95° 3.245′ W. Marker is in Clarksville, Texas, in Red River County. It can be reached from the intersection of West Washington Street and South Grove Street, on the right when traveling east. Marker is at his gravesite in the old Clarksville Cemetery. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Clarksville TX 75426, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the American 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.

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At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Clarksville Cemetery (within shouting distance of this marker); James Clark (within shouting distance of this marker); Page's Tree (within shouting distance of this marker); First Presbyterian Church Clarksville (approx. 0.2 miles away); David Gouverneur Burnet (approx. 0.2 miles away); Stagecoach Stand, C. S. A. (approx. 0.3 miles away); The Rev. William Stevenson (approx. 0.3 miles away); Members of Confederate Congresses (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Clarksville.

Also see . . . Albert Hamilton Latimer: Life and Legacy of a Texas Legislator and Judge. Biography by L. W. Kemp in the Texas State Historical Association's Handbook of Texas. (Submitted on May 21, 2026, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, May 1, 2026

2. Albert Hamilton Latimer Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on May 21, 2026. It was originally submitted on May 20, 2026, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 12 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 20, 2026, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.