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

Littleton Rattan

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, May 3, 2026

1. Littleton Rattan Marker

Inscription. A native of Illinois and a veteran of the 1832 Black Hawk War, Littelton Rattan (b. 1809) came to Texas with family members in 1839. He established a farm at this site in Delta County and also served as a Texas Ranger in three area militia companies in the Republic of Texas era. Later, during the Mexican War, he served under legendary Ranger Jack Hays. Rattan was killed on December 18, 1847 in battle with Native Americans, but the details of his death, including the location of the battle and his gravesite, remain unknown. He is remembered for his contributions to the safety of pioneers in Delta County and throughout the state.

Erected 2005 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 13213.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Settlements & Settlers • War, Mexican-American. A significant historical date for this entry is December 18, 1847.

Location. 33° 23.45′ N, 95° 32.965′ W. Marker is near Cooper, Texas, in Delta County. It is on Farm to Market Road 895 0.4 miles east of County Road 1140, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 3281 FM895,

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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.

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 7 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: John William Wilson (approx. 3.6 miles away); DeSpain Bridge (approx. 3.9 miles away); Thomas Wilson Stegall (approx. 4½ miles away); Hiram Rattan (approx. 5 miles away); Delta County (approx. 6.8 miles away); Oaklawn Cemetery (approx. 6.9 miles away); Sam B. Turbeville (approx. 7 miles away); Thomas A. Lambeth (approx. 7 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Cooper.

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, May 3, 2026

2. Littleton Rattan Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on October 12, 2026. It was originally submitted on October 12, 2026, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 6 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 12, 2026, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.