Brownfield in Terry County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

Colonel B. F. Terry
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Terry's Texas Rangers

Colonel B. F. Terry Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Bill Kirchner, April 28, 2014

1. Colonel B. F. Terry Marker

Inscription.
Front Side: County named for Texas Confederate
Colonel B. F. Terry
1821 – 1861
Native of Kentucky. Came to Texas 1831. Member Secession Convention. Commanded reinforcements of state troops sent to Rio Grande for the capture of Federal arms, property at Fort Brown. Went to Virginia hoping to be in first battle of war. Cited for valuable volunteer service in first Battle of Manassas. Returned to Texas with orders to raise cavalry regiment which soon attained fame as Terry's Rangers. Accepted his commission only when men elected him Colonel. Killed Woodsonville, Kentucky leading unit's first charge. His loyal Rangers carried his name until war's end. Buried Glenwood Cemetery, Houston.

Back Side: Terry's Texas Rangers
Ten companies of the “Kid Glove” gentry of Texas enlisted for the duration of the Civil War, forming the famed Terry's Texas Rangers. With their able leaders, this 8th Texas Cavalry Regiment joined Johnston's command in Kentucky. History finds it easy to call these Texas men fighters. They were excellent horsemen, marksmen, utterly reckless. Individual heroism was not uncommon.

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Their deeds were praised at Shiloh, Murfreesboro, Chickamauga, Bragg's Raid into Kentucky and their last charge at Bentonville, N.C. Called upon to cover retreats, to invade enemy lines to get information, harass the enemy and to lead charges. In thickest of fighting these soldiers upheld the Texas Ranger tradition and name into battle. They carried a six-shooter, double barrel shotgun, a Texas toothpick — a large, deadly double–edged knife — and their famed fighting spirit.

Erected 1964 by State of Texas. (Marker Number 957.)

Topics. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: Settlements & Settlers • War, US Civil. A significant historical year for this entry is 1821.

Location. 33° 10.733′ N, 102° 16.837′ W. Memorial is in Brownfield, Texas, in Terry County. It is on West Main Street (U.S. 82/380) east of South 6th Street, on the right when traveling east. Marker is in front of the courthouse. Touch for map. Memorial is in this post office area: Brownfield TX 79316, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this memorial is on Texas’ South Plains.

It is also on the American Great

Terry's Texas Rangers Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Bill Kirchner, April 28, 2014

2. Terry's Texas Rangers Marker

Plains

and specifically on the Southern Plains.

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 Comanchería,

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: "Flame of Freedom" (within shouting distance of this marker); In Honor of Terry Co. Veterans (within shouting distance of this marker); City of Brownfield (within shouting distance of this marker); Brownfield Municipal Power Plant (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); First Baptist Church of Brownfield (approx. 0.2 miles away); Maids and Matrons Club (approx. 0.2 miles away); A.M. Brownfield Home (approx. 0.7 miles away); Terry County's First Jail (approx. 0.7 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Brownfield.

Colonel B. F. Terry and Terry's Texas Rangers Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Bill Kirchner, April 28, 2014

3. Colonel B. F. Terry and Terry's Texas Rangers Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on May 7, 2014, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. This page has been viewed 1,285 times since then and 30 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on May 7, 2014, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.

Colonel B. F. Terry⎯⎯⎯Terry's Texas Rangers

Colonel B. F. Terry
⎯⎯⎯
Terry's Texas Rangers