Corsicana in Navarro County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Elizabeth Camp Glover
Mother of Confederate Reunions
Photographed by James Hulse, August 23, 2026
1. Elizabeth Camp Glover Marker
In 1896 the SCV recognized this Southern lady as the originator of the Confederate reunions. In the centennial year the SCV honored her as The Mother of the Confederate Reunions. She was the widow of Lt. Col. Thos. Glover of Co. A, 21 Ga. Inf. CSA. He died in the Battle of III Winchester.
In 1867 after the War Between the States with For God and Country her motto she rode the country side of Campbellton Co., Ga. to assemble the comrades of her fallen husband to a basket dinner and to talk over the war. Thus began the Confederate reunions. She lived to be 86 years of age, dying at Corsicana, Texas April 14, 1915.
Erected by Sons of the Confederate Veterans 1896.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • War, US Civil. A significant historical date for this entry is April 14, 1915.
Location. 32° 5.892′ N, 96° 28.702′ W. Marker is in Corsicana, Texas, in Navarro County. It is on North 19th Street east of Elmwood Ave. The marker is located in the Oakwood Cemetery. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1020 N
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Regionally, this marker is in the Prairies & Lakes Region. It is also in the American South. 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: Samuel R. Frost (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); David Reed Mitchell (approx. Ό mile away); Rev. Hampton McKinney (approx. Ό mile away); Colonel Clinton McKamey Winkler (approx. Ό mile away); George Washington Shelton (approx. Ό mile away); Alva Everett Taylor (approx. Ό mile away); Native Americans Navarro County (approx. Ό mile away); Frank Neal Drane (approx. Ό mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Corsicana.
Photographed by James Hulse, August 23, 2026
2. Elizabeth Camp Glover Marker and Tombstone
Photographed by James Hulse, August 23, 2026
3. Elizabeth Camp Glover Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on August 24, 2026. It was originally submitted on August 24, 2026, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 12 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 24, 2026, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
