Galveston in Galveston County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
John Bankhead Magruder
(August 15, 1810 - February 19, 1871)
Photographed By Jim Evans, November 24, 2011
1. John Bankhead Magruder Marker
Virginia native John Bankhead Magruder graduated from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point in 1830. For meritorious service in the Mexican War (1846-48) Magruder was promoted to lieutenant colonel. He later resigned from the U.S. Army to join the Confederacy in 1861. As commander of the Texas District he overcame a Federal blockade and regained control of Galveston and the Texas Gulf Coast. After the Civil War he fled to Mexico and served in Maximillian's army.
Recorded-1994
Erected 1994 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 7525.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • War, US Civil.
Location. 29° 17.622′ N, 94° 48.676′ W. Marker is in Galveston, Texas, in Galveston County. Marker can be reached from the intersection of 40th Street and Avenue K. Marker is at fence to the left after entering the Trinity Episcopal Cemetery. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 4002 Avenue K, Galveston TX 77550, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. James Love (a few steps from this marker); George Campbell Childress (within shouting distance of this marker); Major John M. Allen (within shouting
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Also see . . . John Bankhead Magruder. Texas State Historical Association (Submitted on November 30, 2011, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia.)
Photographed By Jim Evans, November 24, 2011
2. John Bankhead Magruder Marker
Photographed By Jim Evans, November 24, 2011
3. John Bankhead Magruder Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on July 19, 2021. It was originally submitted on November 30, 2011, by Jim Evans of Houston, Texas. This page has been viewed 785 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on December 18, 2019, by Jim Evans of Houston, Texas. 2, 3. submitted on November 30, 2011, by Jim Evans of Houston, Texas. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
