Tyler in Smith County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Site of Confederate Arms Factory
Photographed by Randal B. Gilbert, December 6, 2015
1. Confederate Arms Factory Marker
Confederate Arms Factory
Built in 1862
by Short, Biscoe and Company
A contract made in 1862 with
the State of Texas
to furnish 5000 guns
was annulled in 1863,
as needed material and labor
could not be secured.
The equipment was then sold to the govern-
ment of the Confederate States
Erected 1936 by State of Texas. (Marker Number 7714.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the Texas 1936 Centennial Markers and Monuments series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1862.
Location. 32° 20.168′ N, 95° 18.358′ W. Marker is in Tyler, Texas, in Smith County. It is at the intersection of South Robertson Avenue and Mockingbird Lane, on the left when traveling south on South Robertson Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Tyler TX 75701, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the American South, specifically in the Deep South, and in the Piney Woods. 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, one of the Confederate States of America, and the Antebellum South.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Woman's Building (approx. 0.3 miles away); Ordnance Plant (approx. 0.4 miles away); Chilton-Lipstate-Taylor House (approx. 0.4 miles away); Gary Elementary School (approx. 0.4 miles away); Rudolph Bergfeld
this page online
Regarding Site of Confederate Arms Factory. In 1863, Robertson Ave was the Tyler & Palestine Road, and was the west boundary of the facility. The main two story brick building was located about 120 yards to the east at about the present intersection of Mockingbird and Chilton Avenue.
Photographed by Randal B. Gilbert, December 5, 2015
2. Confederate Arms Factory Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on December 6, 2015, by Randal B. Gilbert of Tyler, Texas. This page has been viewed 1,511 times since then and 57 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 6, 2015, by Randal B. Gilbert of Tyler, Texas. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
