Conroe in Montgomery County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
The Sgt. Luther James Dorsey Memorial Bridge
| | Veterans Memorial Park, Montgomery County, Texas | |
Photographed by James Hulse, May 19, 2026
1. The Sgt. Luther James Dorsey Memorial Bridge Marker
Sgt. Luther James Dorsey, born around 1852 under slavery in Maryland, was a veteran of Company E of the 10th Cavalry of the United States Army. He served from November 1873 to November of 1878. The 9th and 10th Cavalry regiments were created in 1866 as African American units and later became known as the "Buffalo Soldiers." Sgt. Dorsey was recruited to the regiment from Washington D.C. and saw action in the Indian Territory. During his service, the regimental headquarters of the 10th were moved back to Texas. Sgt. Dorsey and the 10th brought safety, order, and technology to vast regions of Texas by protecting settlers, livestock, roads, railroads, and telegraph lines. Upon his discharge, Sgt. Dorsey settled in Montgomery County and raised his family here. He became a pillar of the Black community until his passing in 1939.
Dedicated Veterans Day, November 11, 2020, at 1100 hrs.
Erected 2020 by Conroe City Council, Montgomery County Veterans Memorial Commission, Metalizing Technical Services and the citizens of the City of Conroe.
Topics. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Wars, US Indian. A significant day of the year for for this entry is May 31.
Location. 30° 18.638′ N, 95° 28.125′ W. Memorial is in Conroe
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Regionally, this memorial is in the Houston Metropolitan Area. It is also on the American Gulf Coast. 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: Coahuila y Tejas Flag (within shouting distance of this marker); Texian (within shouting distance of this marker); 1824 Tri-Color Flag (within shouting distance of this marker); Flag of the Texas Navy (within shouting distance of this marker); Alabama Red Rovers (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named The Texian (within shouting distance of this marker); New Orleans Greys (within shouting distance of this marker); Gonzales Flag (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Conroe.
Photographed by James Hulse, May 19, 2026
2. The Sgt. Luther James Dorsey Memorial Bridge and Marker
Photographed by James Hulse, May 19, 2026
3. The Sgt. Luther James Dorsey Memorial Bridge Marker
Looking back across the bridge toward the marker.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 6, 2026. It was originally submitted on June 4, 2026, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 7 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on June 6, 2026, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
