Woodville in Tyler County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

Lt. Col. Phillip A. Work

(1832-1911)

Photographed By Steve Gustafson, July 23, 2011

1. Lt. Col.Phillip A. Work Marker

Inscription.

Came to Texas, 1838, represented Tyler County, Texas Secession Convention, 1861. Raised and was Captain, Co. F. 1st. Regt., Hood's Texas brigade. As Lieutenant Colonel, commanded Hood's Texans June 1862 - Jan. 1864, in battles such as Sharpsburg, where brigade had over 82% casualties. Greatest loss for any unit in any Civil War action. Col. Work led Texas brigade second day, Gettysburg; and in Chickamauga victory, 1863. After coming home to regain health, was in David S. Terry's Texas Cavalry.

After war practiced law. Is buried in old Hardin Cemetery.

Erected 1965 by State Historical Survey Committee. (Marker Number 11464.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. A significant historical year for this entry is 1838.

Location. 30° 46.512′ N, 94° 24.93′ W. Marker is in Woodville, Texas, in Tyler County. Marker is on West Bluff Street (U.S. 190) near U.S. 69, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 100 West Bluff Street, Woodville TX 75979, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Tyler County Courthouse (here, next to this marker); Woodville Academy and Woodville College (here, next to this marker); Tyler County (a few steps from this marker); Home of James Edward Wheat

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(about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Texas Statesman Allan Shivers (approx. 0.2 miles away); John Henry Kirby and Education in Woodville (approx. ¼ mile away); The Rev. Acton Young (approx. half a mile away); Site of Henry T. Scott School (approx. half a mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Woodville.

Photographed By Steve Gustafson, July 23, 2011

2. Lt. Col.Phillip A. Work Marker

Beside Woodville Academy and Woodville College marker.

Credits. This page was last revised on July 15, 2022. It was originally submitted on August 14, 2011, by Steve Gustafson of Lufkin, Texas. This page has been viewed 603 times since then and 19 times this year. Last updated on July 11, 2022, by Joe Lotz of Denton, Texas. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 14, 2011, by Steve Gustafson of Lufkin, Texas. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.