Pecos in Reeves County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
George R. Reeves
Photographed By Brian Anderson, March 21, 2021
1. George R. Reeves Marker
County Named for Texas Confederate
George R. Reeves
1826-1887
Organized, captained company in 11th Texas Cavalry at start Civil War. Served in Arkansas, Indian Territory, Kentucky invasion of 1862. Assigned to Wheeler's Cavalry in Tennessee. Promoted colonel and command of 11th Cavalry, 1863. Led regiment Chickamauga. In 1864 fought in 100-day Atlanta campaign, guerrilla warfare against Sherman's march to the sea, in battle at Savannah. In 1865 participated Carolinas campaign.
A memorial to Texans who served the Confederacy.
Erected by the state of Texas 1963
Reverse:
Texas in the Civil War
1861-1865
Texas made an all-out effort for the Confederacy after a 3 to 1 vote for secession. 90,000 troops famous for daring and mobility, fought on every battlefront. A 2000 mile frontier and coastline was successfully defended from Union troops and savage Indians. State and private industry produced war goods. Cotton-life blood of South traded through Mexico for medicine and military supplies. Texas was storehouse of western Confederacy. Citizens made sacrifices to produce food and clothing for Texas fighting men.
Erected 1963 by State of Texas. (Marker Number 2158.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. A significant historical year for this entry is 1862.
Location.
this page online
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Reeves County Korean & Vietnam War Memorial (here, next to this marker); Reeves County World War II Memorial (a few steps from this marker); First Christian Church (approx. 0.2 miles away); First Baptist Church of Pecos City (approx. ¼ mile away); Orient Hotel (approx. ¼ mile away); The Pecos Cantaloupe (approx. ¼ mile away); Reeves County-Pecos, Texas (approx. ¼ mile away); Spanish Explorers (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Pecos.
Also see . . . Reeves, George Robertson (1826–1882) - The Handbook of Texas Online. Texas State Historical Association (TSHA) (Submitted on March 27, 2021, by Brian Anderson of Humble, Texas.)
Photographed By Brian Anderson, March 21, 2021
2. George R. Reeves Marker reverse
Photographed By Zacharias Beau T, May 8, 2011
3. George R. Reeves Marker
Like so many State Memorials to the Confederacy, it is near the county courthouse.
Photographed By Zacharias Beau T, May 8, 2011
4. George R. Reeves Marker
Photographed By Bill Kirchner, October 25, 2012
5. George R. Reeves Marker
Photographed By Bill Kirchner, October 25, 2012
6. George R. Reeves Marker
Marker is to the right of stairs and large tree.
Credits. This page was last revised on March 28, 2021. It was originally submitted on March 24, 2012, by Zacharias Beau T of Alpine, Texas. This page has been viewed 1,077 times since then and 31 times this year. Last updated on November 19, 2012, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 27, 2021, by Brian Anderson of Humble, Texas. 3, 4. submitted on March 24, 2012, by Zacharias Beau T of Alpine, Texas. 5, 6. submitted on November 19, 2012, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
