Near Enloe in Delta County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

Pioneer Citizen Leroy Nelson DeWitt

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, May 2, 2026

1. Pioneer Citizen Leroy Nelson DeWitt Marker

Inscription. (b. Mar. 20, 1840-d. May 23. 1918) Prosperous merchant and farmer. Native of Virginia; moved here with parents, 1854. Married Miss Mary Collier, 1861; they had 9 children. In 1862, joined Confederacy to serve on frontier until end of war. Became recognized leader in civic and church affairs, area development.

Erected 1967 by Texas State Historical Survey Committee. (Marker Number 6934.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1854.

Location. 33° 28.496′ N, 95° 37.262′ W. Marker is near Enloe, Texas, in Delta County. It is at the intersection of Farm to Market Road 1742 and County Road 4365, on the right when traveling east on Farm to Market Road 1742. Marker is near Mount Joy Baptist Church. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2096 FM1742, Cooper TX 75432, 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.

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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 8 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Camp Shed Cemetery (approx. 0.9 miles away); Thomas Wilson Stegall (approx. 2.7 miles away); John William Wilson (approx. 4.2 miles away); Littleton Rattan (approx. 7.1 miles away); Hiram Rattan (approx. 7½ miles away); Delta County (approx. 7.6 miles away); Sam B. Turbeville (approx. 7.8 miles away); Oaklawn Cemetery (approx. 7.8 miles away).

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, May 2, 2026

2. Pioneer Citizen Leroy Nelson DeWitt Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on October 11, 2026. It was originally submitted on October 11, 2026, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 8 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 11, 2026, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.

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