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101Texas (Culberson County), Van Horn — 7931 — Culberson County
Formed from El Paso County; Created March 10, 1911; Organized April 18, 1911; Named for David B. Culberson 1830-1903 famous constitutional lawyer, a Confederate officer, member of the Texas legislature, member of the United States congress; Van . . . — Map (db m43479) HM
102Texas (Culberson County), Van Horn — 7936 — Figure 2 Ranch
The lands which now lie within the boundaries of the Figure 2 Ranch were occupied in the 19th century by nomadic Native American tribes. One of the last battles between Texas Rangers and Apache Indians occurred in the mountains west of this site in . . . — Map (db m52722) HM
103Texas (Dallas County), Dallas — 6897 — A Tribute to Texas Women in the Civil War
Civilian duties of 90,000 Texas men fighting for the Confederacy fell to wives back home in land of few factories and an enemy blockade that cut down on imports. Women had to run businesses and farms for their absent men who committed to the . . . — Map (db m152110) HM
104Texas (Dallas County), Dallas — 11827 — Alexander Harwood — (1820-1885)
Alexander Harwood came to Dallas in 1844 from Tennessee. After the death of his first wife Isabella Daniel Harwood in 1851, he married Sarah Peak in 1855. Harwood was elected county clerk six times between 1850 and 1880. He was senior warden of . . . — Map (db m160335) HM
105Texas (Dallas County), Dallas — 6890 — Barton Warren Stone — (1817-1881)
Kentucky native Barton Warren Stone came to Dallas from Tennessee in 1851. He prospered at farming and the practice of law. In 1852 he helped lead a rebellion against Peters Colony agent H. O. Hedgecoxe. Though initially opposed to Texas' . . . — Map (db m159629) HM
106Texas (Dallas County), Dallas — 6883 — Colonel C.C. Slaughter — (Feb.9, 1837—Jan. 25, 1919)
Christopher Columbus Slaughter was the first native born cattle king of Texas. While living on the west Texas frontier he was a ranger, Confederate beef supplier, and trail driver. His ranching empire, including the Long S and Lazy S ranches, . . . — Map (db m72329) HM
107Texas (Dallas County), Dallas — 6835 — James K. Polk Record — (Oct. 29, 1834 - Jan. 16, 1872)
Educated in Tennessee as a lawyer, J. K. P. Record became the District Attorney for Dallas in 1860. He left that office to serve in the Confederate Army during the Civil War, but returned here after the conflict. In 1866 he became a state senator . . . — Map (db m159805) HM
108Texas (Dallas County), Dallas — 11825 — John Jay Good — (1827-1882)
Mississippi native John Jay Good practiced law in Alabama before moving to Dallas in 1851. He married Susan Anna Floyd in 1854. Good was involved in early local and state government and was a charter member of the local Odd Fellows' Lodge in 1855. . . . — Map (db m159866) HM
109Texas (Dallas County), Dallas — 13055 — John W. Lane
Kentucky native John W. Lane (1835-1888) was a member of Tannehill Lodge No. 52 AF&AM. Trained as a printer, he came to Dallas in 1859 and worked for the Dallas Herald newspaper. He married Elizabeth Crutchfield in 1860 and the next year joined . . . — Map (db m160398) HM
110Texas (Dallas County), Dallas — 6677 — Nicholas Henry Darnell — (April 20, 1807 - June 7, 1885)
Soon after arriving in Texas in 1838, Nicholas Darnell was elected to the Republic of Texas Congress, where he served as Speaker of the House. A delegate to the 1845 Statehood Convention, he later represented Dallas and Tarrant counties in the . . . — Map (db m159598) HM
111Texas (Dallas County), Dallas — 6718 — Richard M. Gano, CSA
In Morgan's raids, KY, Tenn. Commanded Gano's Brigade Texas Cavalry, in ARK. Captured Union train with $1,500,000 stores. Erected by the State of Texas 1965 — Map (db m156362)
112Texas (Dallas County), Dallas — 11828 — Trezevant Calhoun Hawpe — (September 16, 1820-August 12, 1863)
Georgia native Trezevant Calhoun Hawpe, a widower, moved from Tennessee to Dallas County with his son. He married Electa Underwood Bethurum in 1848. Elected Dallas County sheriff in 1850, he served two terms. He later was justice of the peace and . . . — Map (db m159784) HM
113Texas (Dallas County), Garland — 11781 — First Christian Church of Garland
As the township of Duck Creek began to take shape in 1858, four denominations shared religious services in the Duck Creek schoolhouse. Area development was delayed by the onset of the Civil War, but by the 1870s the town was recovering. The . . . — Map (db m148088) HM
114Texas (Dallas County), Lancaster — 6655 — Site of Confederate Arms Factory
Established by Joseph H. Sherrard, William L. Killem, Pleasant Taylor and John M. Crockett in 1862 to manufacture pistols for the State of Texas. — Map (db m152507) HM
115Texas (Delta County), Cooper — 6944 — Hiram Rattan — (Homesite 3/10 mi.; grave 4/10 mi. north)
Delta County pioneer, born 1805. Settled in Texas, 1835, on brother Larkin Rattan's 1,000-acre land grant; later became site for city of Paris. Both Rattan families moved to Delta County in 1839. Hiram obtained two third-class land grants for . . . — Map (db m119786) HM
116Texas (Denton County), Denton — Our Confederate Soldiers
(left column) Erected by Daughters of the Confederacy in memory of our Confederate soldiers, who in heroic self-sacrifice and devoted loyalty gave their manhood and their lives to the South in her hour of need. (right column) . . . — Map (db m108519) WM
117Texas (DeWitt County), Cuero — 1283 — Dr. William Watt White — (1829 - 1914)
Surgeon of Waul's Legion, Confederate Army. Came to Texas about 1850. In 1856 got M.D. degree in Philadelphia. During Civil War, saved many lives, but took typhoid, which contributed to loss of his eyesight. After blindness, practiced rest of . . . — Map (db m125623) HM
118Texas (DeWitt County), Cuero — 2124 — General August C. Buchel — Honoring Texas Confederate — 1811 - 1864 —
(Marker Front) Educated in stern military schools of Prussia. Was in French Legion and Army of Turkey. Knighted in Spain after work in Carlist Wars. Came to Texas 1845. In Mexican War 1846-47. Later became Port of Lavaca customs . . . — Map (db m132585) HM
119Texas (Donley County), Clarendon — 5127 — Stockton P. Donley — County Named for Texas Confederate — 1821 — 1871 —
County named for Texas Confederate Stockton P. Donley 1821 - 1871 Came to Texas from Kentucky 1846. Dist. Attorney 1853. Enlisted private 7th Tex. Infantry 1861, made Lieutenant. Captured with regiment after bitter fight at Seige Fort Donelson Tenn. . . . — Map (db m96827) HM
120Texas (Eastland County), Eastland — 676 — Camp Salmon / Texas Civil War Frontier Defense — C.S.A. / 1861 — 1865
Front Camp Salmon C.S.A. Guarding the frontier during the Civil War, this camp was located 17 mi. west, 6 mi. north. Established as part of a chain of posts a day's horseback ride apart stretching from Red River to . . . — Map (db m105459) HM
121Texas (Eastland County), Eastland — 1351 — Early Settlers of Eastland County
First known Eastland area inhabitant was Frank Sanchez (d. 1867), who grazed herds here in the 1850s. The United States in 1853 established Army posts at Fort Phantom Hill, in present Taylor County, and Fort Belknap, in present Young County, giving . . . — Map (db m105242) HM
122Texas (Ector County), Odessa — 2137 — General Matthew D. Ector — Ector County
County Named for Texas Confederate General Matthew D. Ector 1822-1879 Enlisted 1861. Lieutenant 3rd Texas Cavalry. Fought in Arkansas, Missouri and Indian territory. As colonel led 14th Texas Cavalry Kentucky invasion. Made brigadier general . . . — Map (db m85779) HM
123Texas (Ector County), Odessa — 4813 — Site of Homestead of William C. Sublett
Born 1835 in Alabama. Moved to north Texas before the Civil War, in which he served as a Confederate. After his wife died in 1874, he went to the Texas frontier to hunt Buffalo, taking his three young children with him. In 1881-1882 he . . . — Map (db m120587) HM
124Texas (El Paso County), Anthony — 1423 — El Paso
Largest U.S. city on the Mexican border. Named for the mountain pass. Historic gateway for Indians, priests, gold-seekers, traders, stages. Federal troops occupied this area longer than any other in Texas during the Civil War. Agricultural, . . . — Map (db m38128) HM
125Texas (El Paso County), Anthony — 5239 — Texas
Remembers that valor and devotion of her sons who served in the Arizona – New Mexico Campaign of 1861-62 Sibley's and Baylor's Texas troops followed this route in the expedition to occupy and hold the territory of New Mexico (present day . . . — Map (db m38126) HM
126Texas (El Paso County), El Paso — 705 — Capt. James W. Magoffin — Hometown of Texas Confederates — 1799 – 1866 —
Born in Kentucky. Trader in Mexico. Special U.S. Army agent in Mexican War, 1846-47. Established trading post at Magoffinville about 1850. Named state agent with Simeon Hart to receive U. S. property surrendered at Ft. Bliss, Mar, 1861 prior to . . . — Map (db m38048) HM
127Texas (El Paso County), El Paso — 1426 — El Paso County — CSA
Voted 871 to 2 for secession. At start of Civil War Minutemen were organized to provide frontier protection. The San Elizario Spy Company was mustered into Confederate service on July 11, 1861. El Paso was the springboard and supply point for 1861-2 . . . — Map (db m48627) HM
128Texas (El Paso County), El Paso — Fort Bliss, C.S.A.
Surrendered with property and $20,000 to Texas Confederates on March 21, 1861. From old fort, the South launched the New Mexico-Arizona campaign. Later, Confederates abandoned and destroyed most of fort and equipment, except for hospital and medical . . . — Map (db m68279) HM
129Texas (El Paso County), El Paso — 705 — Major Simeon Hart — 1816-1874
Born New York moved to El Paso 1861, founded Hart's Mill that ground out 100 barrels flour a day and sold to buyers from Arizona to San Antonio. When the Civil War came he was the main source for securing military supplies for the Arizona-New Mexico . . . — Map (db m38043) HM
130Texas (El Paso County), El Paso — Nine of Primitive El Paso's Patriotic Heroes
To the memory of nine of primitive El Paso's patriotic heroes Emmett Mills Aged 19 Freeman Thomas - Joe Poacher M. Champion - John Pontel Bob Avlin - John Wilson Who in July 1861 were loyal citizens of El Paso, Texas and Loyal . . . — Map (db m37902) HM
131Texas (Ellis County), Waxahachie — 7137 — Parson's Cavalry — C.S.A.
Originally comprised of men from Ellis and surrounding counties. Organized for Civil War service at Rockett's Spring (4 mi. E. of this site), Sept. 1861, unit was trained and commanded by Col. William H Parsons, Mexican War veteran, colorful . . . — Map (db m52008) HM
132Texas (Ellis County), Waxahachie — 7989 — Site of a Confederate Powder Mill
. . . — Map (db m152285) HM
133Texas (Erath County), Stephenville — 6397 — Daniel Roberts Thornton and Mary Anna (Garland) Thornton — (1833-1911) and (1837-1906)
D. R. Thornton from Mississippi married Mary Anna, daughter of frontier fighter Peter Garland in Anderson County, Texas, in 1853. The Thorntons settled here in 1857 as cattleraisers, and helped make this frontier safe for less hardy citizens. Mrs. . . . — Map (db m83867) HM
134Texas (Erath County), Stephenville — In Memory of George Bernhard Erath
Protector of the Texas frontier. Hero of San Jacinto. Major in the Confederate Army. Member of the Texas Congress and Legislature. Born in Vienna, Austria January 1, 1813. Died at Waco, Texas May 15, 1891. Erath County was named in his honor. . . . — Map (db m117456) HM
135Texas (Fayette County), High Hill — 1107 — Creuzbaur's Battery, C.S.A. — "The Big Guns of Fayette"
Organized in Fayette County, 1861, by Edmund Creuzbaur, a former Prussian artillery officer, and composed of around 150 men, 4 cannons, 72 horses, 39 mules. It served as both light and heavy field artillery at Fort Brown, Sabine Pass and other . . . — Map (db m71594) HM
136Texas (Fayette County), Hostyn — Augustine Haidusek
Marker Front Pioneer Czech leader Scholar, Journalist, Statesman Born Sept. 19, 1845, Mysi, Czechoslovakia Entered United States Nov. 1, 1856 Arrived in Fayette County Nov. 29, 1856 Served in Confederate Army 1864-1865 Teacher . . . — Map (db m144006) HM
137Texas (Fayette County), La Grange — 1581 — Fayette County, C.S.A.
Although voted 600 against to 580 for secession, began Confederate recruiting in June 1861. La Grange was headquarters for 22nd Brigade, Texas State Troops, Brig. Gen. Wm. G. Webb commanding, of which 18 companies (1,238 men ) and 72 officers were . . . — Map (db m84614) HM
138Texas (Foard County), Crowell — 4298 — Robert L. Foard — 1831 – 1898
County named for Texas Confederate Officer Robert L. Foard 1831 – 1898 Came to Texas from Maryland 1853. Prominent pioneer lawyer and citizen. Lt. Columbus Grays Texas Militia Co. 1861. Confederate Major 13th Texas . . . — Map (db m81356) HM
139Texas (Fort Bend County), Richmond — 8981 — Constantine W. Buckley — Texas Confederate Legislator — (1815 - 1865) —
Came to Texas from Georgia, 1838. Clerk, Republic of Texas State Department. Prominent Fort Bend County planter, lawyer, district judge and legislator. Served as one of the speakers of Texas House of Representatives in critical Civil War . . . — Map (db m126513) HM
140Texas (Fort Bend County), Richmond — 8989 — Dismounted Texas Cavalry
The 95,000 men of military age in Civil War Texas, unaccustomed to walking, preferred the daring and mobility of the cavalry used to scout the enemy, screen troop movements and make lightning attacks. 58,533 Texans joined it, riding their own horses . . . — Map (db m27748) HM
141Texas (Freestone County), Fairfield — 9863 — Butler Soldiers' Homes, C.S.A.
Commissioners courts in Texas usually furnished to soldiers enlisting in the Civil War their uniforms, guns, blankets--and sometimes even their horses. The county courts also aided dependents, war orphans and widows. Further, they recognized local . . . — Map (db m51647) HM
142Texas (Freestone County), Fairfield — 9860 — Captain L.D. Bradley — (1831 - 1886)
Came to Texas from Alabama in 1855. Civil War commanded Co. B, 2nd Battalion, Waul's Texas Legion. On May 22, 1863, was a leader of one of most daring defensive actions in the Siege of Vicksburg. Volunteered, along with 20 of his own men and 18 . . . — Map (db m85018) HM
143Texas (Freestone County), Fairfield — 9880 — Site of Law Office General John Gregg
In 1854-61, Fairfield civic and political leader helped found first newspaper here. Served as district judge. A key member of Texas Secession Convention. 1861 Confederate congressman. Organized 7th Texas Infantry. As Brigadier General, led . . . — Map (db m152971) HM
144Texas (Freestone County), Fairfield — 9909 — Val Verde Battery — C.S.A.
Six brass field guns taken by Lt. Joseph D. Sayers' Company in Civil War Battle of Val Verde, N. Mex., 1862, and brought back to Texas with incredible difficulty, armed a new unit of hand-picked men. Sound of the Val Verde guns in action set pace . . . — Map (db m121879) HM
145Texas (Galveston County), Galveston — 9924 — Ashton Villa, 1859
Mediterranean style architecture. European materials. Confederate and Federal headquarters in Civil War. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1967 — Map (db m56219) HM
146Texas (Galveston County), Galveston — Battle of Galveston
As part of the Union blockade of the Texas coast, Commander W. B. Renshaw led his small fleet into Galveston harbor to demand the surrender of this most important Texas port on October 4, 1862. Largely unguarded, as it was considered indefensible, . . . — Map (db m36154) HM
147Texas (Galveston County), Galveston — Berlocher Row — 1858
One of the earliest commercial blocks in Galveston, this row of three three-story brick buildings was constructed for John Berlocher by builder John Brown. The easternmost building, 2309 Mechanic, was erected in 1858. The westernmost, 2315 Mechanic, . . . — Map (db m127493) HM
148Texas (Galveston County), Galveston — 11572 — Bernard Moore Temple — (November 4, 1843 - October 5, 1901)
Virginia-born B. M. Temple served in the Confederate army during the Civil War (1861-1865), then moved west to begin a noted career in civil engineering. As Chief Engineer for the Gulf, Colorado & Santa Fe Railroad, 1879-1884, he . . . — Map (db m127583) HM
149Texas (Galveston County), Galveston — 7182 — Catherine Isabel Cox Sherman
Wife of General Sidney Sherman Born April 27, 1815 Died January 20, 1865 — Map (db m127533) HM
150Texas (Galveston County), Galveston — 7188 — Confederate Mariner: Leon Smith
"Lion" of Texas coastal defense during the Civil War. Commanded marine department of military district. Born in New England, went to sea at 13. By age 20 was a captain. In 1850's commanded on the Galveston to New Orleans run of Southern Mail . . . — Map (db m36129) HM
151Texas (Galveston County), Galveston — Dignified Resignation
Erected to the Soldiers and Sailors of the Confederate States of America by The Veuve Jefferson Davis Chapter No. 17, United Daughters of the Confederacy 1911 Galveston Texas ”There has never been an armed force which in . . . — Map (db m118299) WM
152Texas (Galveston County), Galveston — Federal Building 1857
In 1854, a congressional appropriation was secured for the erection of a government building in Galveston for the customs, post office departments, the United States Court, and the United States Marshal. Three lots on the southeast corner . . . — Map (db m118960) HM
153Texas (Galveston County), Galveston — Fort San Jacinto
The northeastern tip of Galveston Island has seen defense fortifications since the early 1800's. Crude Spanish and French forts (1816-1818) gave way to small sand forts and batteries constructed by the Republic of Texas from 1836 to 1844. In 1863 . . . — Map (db m78508) HM
154Texas (Galveston County), Galveston — 11889 — Franklin-Wandless House
Built in 1886 to replace a house destroyed in the great Strand fire, this was the home of Robert Morris and Sarah Franklin. Robert Franklin (1839-1923) was the son of Benjamin C. Franklin, the Battle of San Jacinto veteran for whom Franklin County . . . — Map (db m59423) HM
155Texas (Galveston County), Galveston — 7472 — Galveston "News", C.S.A.
Founded 1842 by Samuel Bangs, Texas' first printer. Published after 1843 by Willard Richardson, who put up the first 4-story building in Galveston to house the offices and printing plant. Soon after the Civil War began in 1861, cut back from . . . — Map (db m49843) HM
156Texas (Galveston County), Galveston — 13269 — Galveston Artillery Club
By 1840, a year after its incorporation, the city of Galveston was home to approximately 1,200 residents, the entry point for scores of immigrants and a major coastal shipping port. Ongoing tensions between the young Republic of Texas and Mexico had . . . — Map (db m59444) HM
157Texas (Galveston County), Galveston — 7459 — Galveston, C. S. A.
Most important Texas seaport during the Civil War. Had consulates of England, France and Spain and worldwide recognition as a cotton exporter. Set up defenses including 10 mud forts and gun batteries on beaches, at railroad depot and on Pelican . . . — Map (db m59397) HM
158Texas (Galveston County), Galveston — 7183 — General Sidney Sherman
Born in Massachusetts July 26. 1805. Came to Texas February 1836 as captain of a company of volunteers he had recruited in Kentucky and Ohio. Commanded the second regiment of volunteers at San Jacinto. First to sound the immortal war cry opening the . . . — Map (db m49823) HM
159Texas (Galveston County), Galveston — Hendley Row — 1859
The Firm of William Hendley & Co. was founded in 1845. The partnership consisted of William Hendley, Capt. Joseph J. Hendley, John L. Sleight, and Phillip Gildersleeve. This firm, with Brower and Neilson of New York, started the "Texas and New . . . — Map (db m119195) HM
160Texas (Galveston County), Galveston — Hutchings, Sealy & Co. — 1897
This impressive building contains grey and pink granite, red Texas sandstone, and buff colored terra cotta. Designed in the Neo-Renaissance style by Galveston architect Nicholas J. Clayton, it was built in 1895 for the banking firm of Ball, . . . — Map (db m119197) HM
161Texas (Galveston County), Galveston — 7519 — James Love — (1795-1874)
A veteran of the War of 1812, James Love, a lawyer, came to Texas in 1837 with his wife Lucy (Ballinger). He helped found Galveston, and was a political ally of Mirabeau B. Lamar. Love served as a delegate to the 1845 Annexation Convention, judge of . . . — Map (db m50031) HM
162Texas (Galveston County), Galveston — 7525 — John Bankhead Magruder — (August 15, 1810 - February 19, 1871)
Virginia native John Bankhead Magruder graduated from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point in 1830. For meritorious service in the Mexican War (1846-48) Magruder was promoted to lieutenant colonel. He later resigned from the U.S. Army to join . . . — Map (db m50047) HM
163Texas (Galveston County), Galveston — Juneteenth
Commemorated annually on June 19th, Juneteenth is the oldest known celebration of the end of slavery in the U.S. The Emancipation Proclamation, issued by President Abraham Lincoln on Sep. 22, 1862, announced, "That on the 1st day of January. A.D. . . . — Map (db m157466) HM
164Texas (Galveston County), Galveston — Kuhn's Wharf — 1838
In 1838, Col. Ephraim McLean was granted wharf privilege by the Galveston City Company provided he start construction of a wharf at once, which he did at the foot of 18th Street. Shortly after the wharf was completed, McLean left Galveston to fight . . . — Map (db m130399) HM
165Texas (Galveston County), Galveston — 7493 — Lent Munson Hitchcock — (October 15, 1816 - February 27, 1869)
A sea captain's son who became a sailor at the age of 14, Lent Munson Hitchcock left his native Connecticut and joined the Texas Navy about 1836. Seafaring duties brought him to Galveston in 1837 where he later served as harbor master, city . . . — Map (db m50049) HM
166Texas (Galveston County), Galveston — 17945 — Levi Charles Meyers Harby — (September 21, 1793 - December 3, 1870)
Born in Georgetown, South Carolina, Levi Charles Meyers Harby was the son of Solomon Harby and Rebecca (Moses) Harby. During the War of 1812, Levi served in the U.S. Navy. He was commissioned as a midshipman and stationed at Charleston. After the . . . — Map (db m127578) HM
167Texas (Galveston County), Galveston — 11593 — Louis Trezevant Wigfall — April 21, 1816 - February 18, 1874
Native South Carolinian, Sergeant in Seminole War, lawyer, member Texas Legislature, an ardent secessionist as United States Senator from 1859 to 1861, visited Fort Sumter with surrender demand as aide to General Beauregard, member Confederate . . . — Map (db m127526) HM
168Texas (Galveston County), Galveston — 13816 — Lt. Commander Edward Lea — (1837-1863)
Maryland-born Edward Lea Graduated From the U.S. Naval Academy in 1855. At the onset of the Civil War, his father, Albert, unsuccessfully tried to persuade him to join the Confederacy. Edward became First Officer on the U.S.S. Harriet Lane. . . . — Map (db m49993) HM
169Texas (Galveston County), Galveston — 11597 — Nahor Biggs Yard — (March 12, 1816 - May 5, 1889
In 1838 New Jersey native Nahor Biggs Yard arrived in the new town of Galveston and built one of the city's first residences. Yard enjoyed success in business but is best remembered for his distinguished civic and military career. He served as city . . . — Map (db m127524) HM
170Texas (Galveston County), Galveston — 8235 — Nicholas J. Clayton — (November 1, 1839 - December 9, 1916)
A native of Ireland, Nicholas Joseph Clayton emigrated to Ohio with his widowed mother in the early 1840s. After serving in the Union navy during the Civil War, he joined the Memphis architectural firm of Jones and Baldwin. In 1872 he was sent to . . . — Map (db m70567) HM
171Texas (Galveston County), Galveston — Reconstruction to 1900
The revival of the economic, political, social and religious institutions in Galveston County following the Civil War, was more rapid than anywhere in the south. Galveston emerged as the largest city in Texas and with its natural seaport, became . . . — Map (db m118300) HM
172Texas (Galveston County), Galveston — Site of Ursuline Convent and Academy
Seven nuns of the Ursuline order from New Orleans arrived in Galveston on January 19, 1847, sent at the request of Bishop Jean Marie Odin. By February 1847 the nuns established a convent and academy in the two-story former home of Judge James W. . . . — Map (db m50011) HM
173Texas (Galveston County), Galveston — Texas Revolution and Civil War
Following Laffite's expulsion from Galveston, settlers from the West Indies began to arrive. Within a few years, Galveston became principal port to the Republic of Texas. Galveston was declared a Port of Entry in 1825 by Mexico and a customs . . . — Map (db m143810) HM
174Texas (Galveston County), Galveston — The Tremont Houses
The present Tremont House is the third Galveston hotel to bear the name. The island's first Tremont House was built by the firm of McKinney and Williams in 1839 on the southwest corner of Postoffice and Tremont Streets. An impressive two-story . . . — Map (db m117389) HM
175Texas (Galveston County), Galveston — 326 — Thomas Chubb House
This two-story Greek revival residence was constructed in the 1850s. During the Civil War it was the home of Commodore Thomas Chubb (1811-1890), a veteran of the Texas Revolution. Captured by Union naval forces on Galveston Bay, he returned to the . . . — Map (db m138000) HM
176Texas (Galveston County), Galveston — Ursuline Convent in the Civil War
Before the Confederate recapture of Galveston on January 1, 1863, the nuns of this monastery declined the evacuation offer. During and after the battle the east wing was used as a hospital for treatment of the wounded from both sides. Young . . . — Map (db m51263) HM
177Texas (Galveston County), Galveston — 9927 — William Tennant Austin — (January 30, 1809 - February 25, 1874)
Born in Connecticut. Moved to Texas in 1829. Took part in Texas Revolution, participating in Siege of Bexar, 1835. Served as aide to Stephen F. Austin, "The Father of Texas" (a distant relative), Gens. Edward Burleson and Sam Houston. Commander at . . . — Map (db m127631) HM
178Texas (Galveston County), La Marque — 8233 — Civil War Fortifications at Virginia Point
Virginia Point, the site of an important railroad bridge which provided the only connection between the Texas mainland and Galveston Island in the mid-19th century, played an integral role in the Confederate defense of Galveston during the Civil . . . — Map (db m35931) HM
179Texas (Galveston County), Port Bolivar — 181 — Bolivar Point
In 1815 Colonel Henry Perry established a military camp here as part of a plan to invade Spanish Texas. In 1816 Galveston-based privateer Louis-Michel de Aury forced shiploads of captured African slaves to walk from this point to New Orleans along . . . — Map (db m83345) HM
180Texas (Galveston County), Texas City — 7538 — Old Bay Lake Ranch
Established by Guy M. Bryan (1821-1901), nephew of Stephen F. Austin, "Father of Texas." Bryan was one of couriers for Wm. B. Travis's Alamo letter. Served in State Legislature (where he was a Speaker of the House) and U. S. Congress. Aide to . . . — Map (db m50278) HM
181Texas (Galveston County), Texas City — 13958 — Settlement Community
During Reconstruction former slaves founded a community known as the Settlement on land platted by Judge William J. Jones for purchase by freedmen. Prior to this, a number of cattlemen moved to this area with their slaves. During the Civil War, . . . — Map (db m145355) HM
182Texas (Galveston County), Texas City — Shoal Point and Half Moon Shoal Lighthouse
A number of families settled along Galveston Bay in the 1830s after land grants were awarded to veterans of the republic of Texas army and navy. An early community at this site became known officially as Shoal Point in 1878 when a U. S. Post Office . . . — Map (db m50276) HM
183Texas (Gillespie County), Fredericksburg — Commanding the Fort
The Commanding Officer was the highest ranking officer on this frontier post. As such, his life was a mixture of meager privileges and grave responsibility. The commanding officer was entrusted with the security and defense of the post and, . . . — Map (db m122976) HM
184Texas (Gillespie County), Fredericksburg — 10116 — General E. Kirby Smith, C.S.A. — Texas Rancher — (1824-1893) —
Born in Florida. Graduated from West Point. Fought in Mexican War. On the Texas frontier in the 1850s, commanded Camps Belknap, Cooper and Colorado. In 1860 and many years afterwards was a partner of J. M. Hunter of Fredericksburg in a . . . — Map (db m117735) HM
185Texas (Gillespie County), Fredericksburg — 10050 — Gun Cap Factory
In the Civil War, at this site, E. Krauskopf, gunsmith, and Adolph Lungkwitz, silversmith, made gun caps. Inventing machinery, they rolled copper thin and cut it to cap-size pieces saltpetre and quicksilver went into the caps, to detonate rifle . . . — Map (db m157151) HM
186Texas (Gillespie County), Fredericksburg — 10039 — Site of Fort Martin Scott
Established by the United States Army December 5, 1848 as a protection to travelers and settlers against Indian attack. Named in honor of Major Martin Scott, Brevet Lieutenant Colonel, 5th United States Infantry, killed at Molino . . . — Map (db m126961) HM
187Texas (Glasscock County), Garden City — 2187 — Glasscock County
Created in 1887. Organized 1893, with Garden City county seat. Named for George W. Glasscock (1810-68), flatboating partner of Abraham Lincoln in Illinois. Came to Texas 1834 and fought 1835-36 in the War for Independence from Mexico. Built . . . — Map (db m115861) HM
188Texas (Goliad County), Goliad — 2203 — Goliad County
First known to Spanish settlers as Nuestra Senora de Loreto, later called La Bahia del Espritu Santo. Established as a mission in 1749. Became a strategic fort under Spanish, Mexican, Texas occupancy, 1810-1821, 1835-1836. Name changed to Goliad . . . — Map (db m34291) HM
189Texas (Goliad County), Goliad — 4236 — Regulators of Goliad County
When the Civil War ended in April 1865, many Texans returned to find their farms and ranches neglected, their cattle running wild and unbranded. The Federal troops sent to occupy Texas in June 1865 could not control the widespread cattle thieving . . . — Map (db m34214) HM
190Texas (Gonzales County), Gonzales — 13823 — Andrew Ponton — Texas Heroes Square —
Born in Virginia to William and Isabella (Mooreland) Ponton, Andrew Ponton came to Texas in December 1829 and settled in Green DeWitt's Colony, receiving a land grant near Hallettsville. He became active in area politics, and in 1834 he was named . . . — Map (db m36591) HM
191Texas (Gonzales County), Gonzales — 2025 — Fort Waul
Named for Confederate General Thomas N. Waul, Fort Waul was built to defend inland Texas from possible Federal advances up the Guadalupe River from the Gulf of Mexico, as well as to provide protection for military supply trains. Construction of the . . . — Map (db m155559) HM
192Texas (Gonzales County), Gonzales — 5894 — Women of the Confederacy
To the Women of the Confederacy whose hearts bled, whose hands healed, whose pride was crucified, yet who were never conquered by the bitterness of war nor the devastation of the Reconstruction. To their glorious memory . . . — Map (db m128349) WM
193Texas (Gray County), Pampa — 3997 — Peter W. Gray — 1819-1876 — Gray County —
County Named for Texas Confederate. Virginia-born, came to Texas 1838. Aided 1839 removal Texas Shawness. Officer in Milam Guards, Texas Republic. Political, cultural leader in Houston, Republic, State, and Confederacy: he was district attorney, . . . — Map (db m55849) HM
194Texas (Grayson County), Sherman — 14456 — Eleventh Texas Cavalry
In May 1861, a frontier unit was organized at Camp Reeves in Sherman. Drawing volunteers from Cooke, Grayson, Hopkins, Red River, Fannin, Collin, Titus and Bowie counties, the regiment began with nearly 900 men and officers. Initially led by the . . . — Map (db m73248) HM
195Texas (Grayson County), Sherman — Grayson County C.S.A.
[Front] Military, defense and supply center in the Civil War. 11th Tex. Cav. Regt. raised in this and area counties, May 1861. Removed immediate danger from North by capture [of] Forts Washita, Cobb, Arbuckle in Indian Territory. Beef for . . . — Map (db m73382) HM
196Texas (Grayson County), Sherman — 7412 — Ninth Texas Cavalry
The Ninth Texas Cavalry consisted of about 1,000 mounted volunteers from Grayson, Tarrant, Hunt, Hopkins, Cass, Red River, Titus, and Lamar counties. They gathered about 15 miles northwest of here at Brogdon's Springs on October 2, 1861, and . . . — Map (db m73243) HM
197Texas (Grayson County), Sherman — The First Confederate Monument Erected in Texas — April 3, 1896
under the auspices of the Ex-Confederate Association of Grayson Co. Tex. Organized July 21, 1888 Changed to Mildred Lee Camp U.C.V. May 21, 1892. Sacred to the memory of our Confederate Dead: true patriots. They fought for home and . . . — Map (db m73252) HM
198Texas (Gregg County), Longview — General John Gregg / Texas Secession Convention — 1828-1864
General John Gregg Born Alabama. Came to Texas 1854. Judge, Confederate congressman. Organized 7th Texas Infantry as colonel 1861. Captured at Fort Donelson, Tenn. 1862. Promoted brigadier general after exchange. Commanded brigade . . . — Map (db m45100) HM
199Texas (Gregg County), Longview — 9959 — Old Fredonia Townsite
The community of Fredonia was founded by Haden Edwards, a land grantee who contracted in 1825 with the Mexican government to establish 800 families of settlers in East Texas. A later misunderstanding with Mexico caused him to organize the famous . . . — Map (db m89035) HM
200Texas (Grimes County), Anderson — 8586 — Grimes County, C.S.A.
Civil War military concentration point for troops and ordnance. Rich farm land. By 1861 densely populated. Favored secession by 907 to 9 vote. Sent 5 cavalry, 4 infantry companies to Confederate Army. Arms and ordnance works at Anderson . . . — Map (db m118976) HM

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