Fort Davis in Jeff Davis County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
T/SGT. Manuel S. Gonzales
"Fort Davis' One Man Army"
Photographed by Bill Kirchner, October 24, 2012
1. T/SGT. Manuel S. Gonzales Marker
Distinguished Service Cross, Silver Star, Purple Heart, Combat Infantry Badge, European–African Middle Eastern Ribbon with Battle Stars. American Theater Ribbon, Good Conduct Medal, Victory Medal.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, World II. A significant historical date for this entry is September 9, 1943.
Location. 30° 35.326′ N, 103° 53.689′ W. Marker is in Fort Davis, Texas, in Jeff Davis County. It is at the intersection of State Street (State Highway 17/118) and Court Avenue, on the right when traveling south on State Street. Marker is on the southwest corner. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Fort Davis TX 79734, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Texas’ Trans-Pecos & Big Bend Region. It is also in the American Southwest. 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, and one of the Confederate States of America.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Old Fort Davis CSA (here, next to this marker); Jeff Davis County Courthouse (within shouting distance of this marker); Confederate President Jefferson Davis (within shouting distance of this marker); Hometown Heroes (within shouting distance of this marker); Hotel Limpia (about 300 feet away, measured in a
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Photographed by Bill Kirchner, October 24, 2012
2. T/SGT. Manuel S. Gonzales Marker
Photographed by Bill Kirchner, October 24, 2012
3. T/SGT. Manuel S. Gonzales Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on November 16, 2012, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. This page has been viewed 1,895 times since then and 31 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on November 16, 2012, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
