Hallettsville in Lavaca County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

50th Anniversary of Battle of Galveston

Photographed By Brian Anderson, December 31, 2018

1. 50th Anniversary of Battle of Galveston Marker

Inscription. Jan. 1, 1863 --- Jan. 1, 1914
In commemorating the 50th anniversary of the capture of Galveston by the Southern Confederacy. Gen. Arthur P. Bagby commanding the "Neptune."

Banners may be furled but heroism lives forever.

Capt. J. T. Whitfield, Lieut. J. W. Carson, Private Jno. Buchanan, Capt. Jas. Walker, Sergeant W. H. Turk, Capt. J. W. Whitfield, Capt. James Walker, Gen. John B. Magruder, Col. Tom Green, Col. Arthur P. Bagby, Com. Leon Smith, Co. G. W. H. H. Brazier

In memory of Lavaca Co. men who fought in the Civil War.

Dedicated to the heroes who wore the gray at the battle of Galveston.
Jan. 1, 1863

Erected 1914. (Marker Number 40.)

Topics. This memorial is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. A significant historical date for this entry is January 1, 1863.

Location. 29° 26.69′ N, 96° 56.579′ W. Marker is in Hallettsville, Texas, in Lavaca County. Memorial is at the intersection of East 3rd Street and North Main Street, on the left when traveling east on East 3rd Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 109 N La Grange Street, Hallettsville TX 77964, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Lavaca County Courthouse (a few steps from this marker); First National Bank of Hallettsville (within shouting distance

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of this marker); Cole Theatre (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Hallettsville (about 400 feet away); Site of the Alma Male and Female Institute (about 700 feet away); Sacred Heart Catholic Church (approx. 0.2 miles away); First Baptist Church of Hallettsville (approx. ¼ mile away); First Methodist Church of Hallettsville (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Hallettsville.

More about this marker. Marker is heavily worn and much of the text is difficult to make out. Details of the text above were obtained from the Texas Historical Commission Atlas.

Also see . . . Galveston, Battle of - The Handbook of Texas Online. Texas State Historical Association (TSHA) (Submitted on January 4, 2019, by Brian Anderson of Humble, Texas.)

Photographed By Brian Anderson, December 31, 2018

2. 50th Anniversary of Battle of Galveston Marker

Photographed By Brian Anderson, December 31, 2018

3. 50th Anniversary of Battle of Galveston Marker

Photographed By Brian Anderson, December 31, 2018

4. 50th Anniversary of Battle of Galveston Marker

Photographed By Brian Anderson, December 31, 2018

5. 50th Anniversary of Battle of Galveston Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on January 4, 2019. It was originally submitted on January 2, 2019, by Brian Anderson of Humble, Texas. This page has been viewed 266 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on January 4, 2019, by Brian Anderson of Humble, Texas.