Longview in Gregg County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

General John Gregg / Texas Secession Convention

1828-1864

General John Gregg Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Zacharias Beau T, December 6, 2009

1. General John Gregg Marker

Inscription.
General John Gregg
Born Alabama. Came to Texas 1854. Judge, Confederate congressman. Organized 7th Texas Infantry as colonel 1861. Captured at Fort Donelson, Tenn. 1862. Promoted brigadier general after exchange. Commanded brigade Vicksburg Campaign 1863. Severely wounded Battle of Chickamauga Oct. 1863. Returning to action 1864 led Hood's Texas Brigade in heavy fighting in Virginia. Killed in action near Richmond, Oct. 7, 1864. A memorial to Texans who served the Confederacy; erected by the State of Texas 1963

(Reverse):
Texas Secession Convention
This meeting, which had John Gregg as a key member, was extra-legal governing body of delegates from over Texas, held January-March 1861. Drew up secession ordinance - ratified by 3 to 1 popular vote. Selected delegates to convention of southern states in Montgomery, Ala. Declared office of Anti-secessionist Governor Sam Houston vacant, putting in Lt. Governor Edward Clark. Ratified C.S.A. Constitution. Raised troops to seize U. S. property, getting $3,000,000 worth by surrender. Placed troops at outposts to protect frontier.

Erected 1963 by State of Texas. (Marker Number 9961.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Patriots & Patriotism

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• War, US Civil. A significant historical year for this entry is 1854.

Location. 32° 29.789′ N, 94° 44.338′ W. Marker is in Longview, Texas, in Gregg County. Marker can be reached from the intersection of Methvin Street and North Center Street. In front of Gregg County Courthouse. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 101 East Methvin Street, Longview TX 75605, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. "Served With Honor" (here, next to this marker); O. H. Methvin, Sr. (a few steps from this marker); The Courthouses of Gregg County (within shouting distance of this marker); Gregg County Confederate Soldiers Monument (within shouting distance of this marker); First Presbyterian Church of Longview (within shouting distance of this marker); F. L. Whaley House (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Banking — The Final Ingredient (about 400 feet away); Everett Building (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Longview.

More about this marker. It is distinguished by the common appearance of a monument/marker for a Texas Confederate.

Regarding General John Gregg / Texas Secession Convention. In 1963 thousands of monuments were erected to honor the soldiers and officers

Texas Secession Convention Marker (REVERSE) image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Zacharias Beau T, December 6, 2009

2. Texas Secession Convention Marker (REVERSE)

of the Confederates that defended Texas. Many of these are placed at courthouse squares in county seats named after Confederate soldiers.

Marker located in front of Gregg County Courthouse. image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Mark Hilton, September 17, 2015

3. Marker located in front of Gregg County Courthouse.

General John Gregg / Texas Secession Convention Marker (closeup) image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Mark Hilton

4. General John Gregg / Texas Secession Convention Marker (closeup)

Markers have weathered over time such that they are difficult to read.

Credits. This page was last revised on March 22, 2023. It was originally submitted on July 27, 2011, by Zacharias Beau T of Alpine, Texas. This page has been viewed 1,079 times since then and 21 times this year. Last updated on March 21, 2023, by Jeff Leichsenring of Garland, Texas. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 27, 2011, by Zacharias Beau T of Alpine, Texas. 3. submitted on September 30, 2015, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama. 4. submitted on March 22, 2023, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama. • James Hulse was the editor who published this page.