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By Brian Anderson, April 22, 2018
Liberty County Courthouse
GEOGRAPHIC SORT
| On Sam Houston Street, on the right when traveling west. |
| | Edward Bradford Pickett was a war veteran, lawyer and State Senator who resided in Liberty County. He was born in 1823 or 1824 in Statesville (Wilson Co.), Tennessee. In 1848, he enlisted as a private, serving in the U.S.-Mexico War. By 1851, . . . — — Map (db m117038) HM |
| On State Highway 29 at State Highway 261 on State Highway 29. |
| | Located between Tow Valley and Old Bluffton, 15 mi. NE. Since 1935 under Lake Buchanan. During Civil War made salt for table, meat preserving, diet of cavalry horses, tanning hides. A day's boiling in 100 iron 250-gallon kettles produced 20 to 30 . . . — — Map (db m51150) HM |
| On Bell Street (State Highway 302) at Dallas Street, on the right when traveling west on Bell Street. |
| | Only Texan instrumental in mapping 3 major cattle trails: Shawnee, Western and Goodnight-Loving trails.
Born in Kentucky. Came to Texas 1845, to farm, haul freight, deal in cattle. Started large Palo Pinto County ranch. In 1858, drove herd to . . . — — Map (db m61282) HM |
| On Texas Avenue south of Main Street, on the left when traveling south. |
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County named for Texas Confederate
Colonel T. S. Lubbock
1817 – 1862
South Carolinian. Came to Texas 1835. Indian fighter, soldier, businessman. Member Secession Convention. Went to Virginia hoping to fight for South in first . . . — — Map (db m155402) HM WM |
| On St John Street (Texas Route 49) at Walnut Street, on the left when traveling south on St John Street. |
| | About 2 miles to the southwest, the meat plant of J. B. Dunn dressed, packed and shipped beef, pork and mutton to the Confederate army. In 1861 began by packing 150 beeves a day. Well located, on the Cypress Bayou shipping route, with cattle in . . . — — Map (db m120472) HM |
| On U.S. 59 at Farm to Market Road 2208, on the right when traveling north on U.S. 59. |
| | Home to the Caddo Indians for centuries, this area of Texas attracted Anglo-American colonists to settle here in the early 1800s. Founded in 1839, Jefferson developed along a double-grid pattern. Daniel Nelson Alley platted the townsite in a true . . . — — Map (db m110954) HM |
| On West Austin Street at South Vale Street, on the right when traveling east on West Austin Street. |
| | Metropolis of commerce and culture for East Texas, Jefferson became important center for Confederate activity. Major quartermaster depot for northern Texas established 1862 supplied clothing and camp equipment. Cotton Bureau Station set up to buy . . . — — Map (db m110991) HM |
| Near East Douglas Street at North Line Street, on the right when traveling east. |
| | Born in Alabama. Joined W. P. Lane Rangers, C.S.A., 1861; was discharged 1865, rank of farrier.
Served as sheriff-tax collector for Marion County, 1874-1876.
In April, 1877, sent as agent of the state of Texas to bring Abe Rothschild back . . . — — Map (db m95672) HM |
| On South Polk Street (Farm to Market Road 134) at West Austin Street, on the right when traveling south on South Polk Street. |
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Lest We Forget
In Memory of
Our Dead
1861—1865 — — Map (db m120408) WM |
| Near East Douglas Street at North Line Street, on the right when traveling east. |
| | Native of Tennessee, participant in United States war with Mexico, Texas businessman, colonel of the 19th Texas Confederate Infantry, commended for gallantry at Milliken's Bend during Vicksburg Campaign, fought at Mansfield and Pleasant Hill during . . . — — Map (db m95673) HM |
| On North Polk Street (County Road 134) at East Clarksville Street, on the left when traveling north on North Polk Street. |
| | Born in Virginia. Came to Texas 1843. During Civil War, served in famous Hood's Texas Brigade. At Chickamauga, took command after Gen. Hood was shot. In 1864-1865, fought west of the Mississippi with Lane's Partisan Rangers.
After war, was in . . . — — Map (db m119557) HM |
| On North Polk Street (County Road 134) at East Clarksville Street, on the left when traveling north on North Polk Street. |
| | Capt. George Todd (1839-1913) was a Confederate veteran, ex-district attorney, former state legislator, and senior member of East Texas Bar. He built this home in 1893 for his family: wife Marion (Miller); sons Van Dyke, A. Miller, . . . — — Map (db m119560) HM |
| On San Antonio Street (U.S. 87) at Westmoreland Street, on the left when traveling north on San Antonio Street. |
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Fort Mason, located 5 blocks south, was headquarters for the first regiment Texas Mounted Rifles 1861-62. These Confederate troops occupied the line of old U. S. forts to give protection against Indians.
215 . . . — — Map (db m118232) HM |
| On U.S. 87 0.1 miles north of U.S. 377, on the left when traveling north. |
| | Situated near a spring long used by Indians; built of stone quarried from Post Hill. Fort helped protect Texas frontier from Indians. Colonel Robert E. Lee stationed in Texas 2 years, commanded Fort Mason from Feb. 1860 to Feb. 1861. Here he made . . . — — Map (db m90948) HM |
| On Spruce Street at Post Hill Street, on the right when traveling west on Spruce Street. |
| | Established July 6, 1851 by the U. S. Army as a protection to the frontier Named in honor of Lieut. George T. Mason, killed in action near Brownsville, April 25, 1846 Albert Sidney Johnston, George H. Thomas, Earl Van Dorn and Robert E. Lee, of . . . — — Map (db m29972) HM |
| On 6th Street east of Avenue F (State Highway 60), on the right when traveling west. |
| | 1861-1865
To the memory of
our
Confederate
Soldiers.
"Lest We Forget." — — Map (db m120757) WM |
| On 6th Street at Avenue F (State Highway 60), on the right when traveling west on 6th Street. |
| | Near the mouth of the Colorado River, 20 miles to the south, is the town of Matagorda, the second most important port of entry in early Texas. In the Civil War, center for rich farmlands and one of 8 Texas ports that blockade runners used for . . . — — Map (db m120750) HM |
| On Matagorda Cemetery Road 0.1 miles south of State Highway 60, on the left when traveling south. |
| | Late in 1863, during the Civil War, Union forces stormed much of the Texas coast in an effort to block the flow of goods and supplies going through coastal ports. One of the most important port openings was in Matagorda Bay where the Gulf of . . . — — Map (db m158597) HM |
| On Matagorda Cemetery Road 0.1 miles north of South Gulf Road, on the left when traveling south. |
| | One of the most important port cities of Texas’ early history, Matagorda served as an exit point for goods such as cotton shipped down the Colorado River. During the Civil War, it was also an important point for Confederate blockade runners to . . . — — Map (db m158607) HM |
| On Farm to Market #457 (Farm to Market Road 457) at Marina Drive when traveling east on Farm to Market #457. |
| | During the Civil War (1861-65), Federal forces tried several times to seize Texas ports. Galveston was taken on October 5, 1862, but recaptured by a Confederate army on January 1, 1863. Lt. Dick Dowling's troops stopped a Federal invasion at Sabine . . . — — Map (db m31150) HM |
| On Main Street (State Highway 240) at Madison Street, on the right when traveling west on Main Street. |
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(front)
A major terminus of the Cotton Road, customhouse and Confederate port of entry into Mexico 1863-65 when Union forces held lower Rio Grande. Cotton was "lifeblood of the South," Texas its lifeline and storehouse west of the . . . — — Map (db m111472) HM |
| Near W. Main Street at N. Church Street. |
| | Distinguished Ranger, frontier surveyor, Indian fighter, lawman, statesman and military commander.
Born in Tennessee. Followed David Crockett to Texas to fight in War for Independence. Commanded one of the “Twin Sisters” cannon in . . . — — Map (db m116317) HM |
| On Wood Street east of Farm to Market Road 1955, on the left when traveling east. |
| | Here was stationed, 1862-1864, Captain W.G. O’Brien’s company of mounted volunteers, a unit of the Frontier Regiment organized to protect the frontier against Indians. The regiment in 1864 became the Forty-Sixth Texas Cavalry in the Confederate Army. — — Map (db m90987) HM |
| On River Street (State Highway 16/72) north of Water Street, on the right when traveling north. |
| | A Civil War home guard post, acting as buffer to protect older settlements from Apaches and bandits. Scattered local men were members of the 29th Brigade, Texas Militia.
Picket homes with dirt floors. Diet of prickly pear salad and fruit, . . . — — Map (db m131937) HM |
| On River Street (State Highway 16) at Elm Street (State Highway 72), on the left when traveling south on River Street. |
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Created 1858. Organized 1862. Abandoned because of bandit activities in thicket area during the Civil War. Reorganized 1877, with Tilden as county seat.
Named for John McMullen (1785-1853), founder with James McGloin of the Irish Colony at . . . — — Map (db m117591) HM |
| Near Gay Street south of Canal Street, on the left when traveling south. |
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Fort McKavett
C.S.A.
Located 21 miles west. Upon secession Confederate cavalry occupied this post to give protection against Indians. Early in 1862 this fort confined group of Union troops from surrendered U.S. forts who were . . . — — Map (db m115841) HM |
| On Farm to Market Road 487 0.4 miles west of Farm to Market Road 486. |
| | A native of Germany, William Persky migrated to the United States with his family at the age of eight. He enlisted in the Confederate Army during the Civil War and served time as a prisoner of war. A farmer, Persky lived in Austin and Bell counties . . . — — Map (db m150877) HM |
| On 4th Street at Parker Street, on the right when traveling east on 4th Street. |
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In Memory of
Jeff Davis Camp
No. 117 U.C.V.
Organized in 1887
CSA
1861 - 1865
J.B. Abney Co B 9 Ga I • J.W. Allen Co F 19 Ark C • J.H. Allen Slaughters Tex C • Henry Avery Co B 30 Tex C • C.J. Ball Co E 22 Tex I • C.W. . . . — — Map (db m89814) WM |
| On U.S. 82 east of Hillcrest Drive, on the right when traveling east. |
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Front
Red River Station
C.S.A.
Established 9 miles northwest 1861 as Civil War outpost near major buffalo and Indian crossing local soldiers, determined to guard edge of settlement against Indian . . . — — Map (db m96689) HM |
| On Eva Street (State Highway 105) at Pond Street, on the right when traveling west on Eva Street. |
| | Born in New York City, John Marshall Wade left his home as a youth. On the advice of Sam Houston, he came to Texas in 1835 from the Western Creek Nation in present-day Oklahoma. He joined the Texas army during the War for Independence. At the Battle . . . — — Map (db m128624) HM |
| On Liberty Street (Farm to Market Road 149) at Clepper Drive, on the right when traveling north on Liberty Street. |
| | A wealthy farm area in 1861. In Civil War, supported Texas with goods, funds and men. 2 companies from here were in famed Hood's Texas Brigade; one company had only 9 men living by 1865. Young boys, old men and the partially disabled formed 5 home . . . — — Map (db m128595) HM |
| On Pond Street, on the right when traveling south. |
| | Born in Appomattox County, Va., son of Reuben DeJarnette and Martha P. (Christian) Palmer; he was educated at Randolph-Macon College. Moved to Texas in 1856.
A Montgomery lawyer; served in 9th Legislature, State of Texas, and in Secession . . . — — Map (db m128620) HM |
| Near West Scurry Street east of North Frazier Street, on the right when traveling east. |
| | Civil War center for manufacturing, supply and travel. Place of enrollment of several Confederate army units. Local industries supporting the war effort included 3 tanyards--sidelines of the beef slaughtering trade that helped feed troops and . . . — — Map (db m119459) HM |
| On Coffey Street north of Taylor Street, on the right when traveling north. |
| | Made machinery to process most important crops in Texas: gin saws to take seeds from cotton, for cloth-making; grist mills to grind corn into meal for bread.
During Civil War, when mills or parts could not be imported, gave vital aid to Texas . . . — — Map (db m119475) HM |
| Near East Industrial Boulevard (Farm to Market Road 250) at North Main Street (U.S. 259) when traveling south. |
| | Livingston Skinner (1795-1874) came to this part of Texas from Georgia in the early 1840s with his wife, Hedidah "Jodie" (Hughes) (1806-1881), and their children. The Iron Bluff Cemetery began as a family cemetery at the northwest corner of their . . . — — Map (db m119844) HM |
| On East Main Street at North Fredonia Street, on the right when traveling west on East Main Street. |
| | At this site on the historic King's Highway, used since 1691, passengers boarded stagecoaches during the Civil War, 1861-65. Besides this stand, the town had 2 others, to serve 3 stage lines operating here.
Wm. Clark had the line to Mt. Pleasant, . . . — — Map (db m21431) HM |
| On West Collin Avenue near North 41st Street. |
| | Several communities in Navarro County organized military units that saw action in the Civil War. Company E of the 15th Texas Infantry was formed on April 16, 1862, when two squads were combined into one unit under the leadership of Captain Joshua . . . — — Map (db m60758) HM |
| On 7th Avenue near Beaton Street, on the right when traveling east. |
| | New York native Charles Henry Allyn (1842-1918) came to Texas in 1868, after having served as a captain in the Union army during the Civil War. Capt. Allyn arrived in Corsicana with his wife, Angela (Aldrich), in 1871. As a Corsicana businessman, he . . . — — Map (db m60715) HM |
| On North 15th Street, on the right when traveling north. |
| | Eminent judge, for whom a Texas county was named. Born in North Carolina.
Settled in 1840 in the Republic of Texas. Admitted to the Bar (1843), he served 1847- 49 in 2nd Texas Legislature.
Raising 150 men for Hood's Brigade, he served . . . — — Map (db m62207) HM |
| On West Park Avenue, on the right when traveling west. |
| | Born in Kentucky. Came to Texas 1849. Civic and political leader. Represented Navarro County in Legislature, 1859-60. Joined in call for State Secession Convention, 1861. Joined 3rd Texas Cavalry. Later a colonel in 10th Texas Infantry. Wounded in . . . — — Map (db m60954) HM |
| On West Collin Street near South Main Street, on the right when traveling east. |
| | Born in Florida, Henry Damon served in the Confederate army and was taken prisoner during the Civil War. After moving to Corsicana in 1873, Damon became a lawyer and established the Texas Loan Agency with his partner, businessman W. R. Bright. . . . — — Map (db m62614) HM |
| On West Collin Avenue near North 41st Street. |
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During the Civil War, the Navarro Rifles were an infantry company comprised of approximately 87 men from Navarro and surrounding counties. The group formed in Corsicana in July 1861 to join the army of the Confederate States of America. . . . — — Map (db m62268) HM |
| On North 13th Street near West 3rd Avenue, on the right when traveling north. |
| | (On plaque on south side of base:) The Call to Arms Erected 1907 by Navarro chapter United Daughters of the Confederacy To commemorate the valor and heroism of our Confederate Soldiers It is not in the power of mortals to command success . . . — — Map (db m61945) WM |
| On State Highway 63 0.3 miles east of County Highway 2120, on the left when traveling east. |
| | An important communications point between Texas and the United States, especially during settlement era of early 1800’s. Named for Dr. Timothy Burr (1790-1852), second cousin of U.S. Vice President Aaron Burr.
Dr. Burr is said to have come to . . . — — Map (db m107228) HM |
| On State Highway 87 at County Highway 1100, on the right when traveling south on State Highway 87. |
| | Early 19th Century trade routes across the Sabine River were few, and served all travelers and traders. The Beef Road, which replaced earlier “Zavala Road”, was an important route by 1840, crossing this area. Named for cattle trade, it . . . — — Map (db m107172) HM |
| On Highway 190 west of Hickory Lane, on the right when traveling west. |
| | Supply and military center in the Civil War. Target area for Federals trying to move up the Sabine or across Louisiana and take Texas. Confederates built breastworks and maintained arsenal at Burkeville. Major supply route, "The Old Beef Trail", . . . — — Map (db m137156) HM |
| On Court Street (U.S. 190), on the right when traveling west. |
| | Georgia native William Blewett came to Texas with his family in 1849. They settled first in Jasper County, where he was District Surveyor about 1853. He married a cousin, Nancy Adams; they later became the parents of 6 children. In 1858 they moved . . . — — Map (db m128590) HM |
| On West Alabama Avenue 0.1 miles west of Robert Lee Street, on the right when traveling west. |
| | The oldest marked grave in this public burial ground is that of an infant, Purl Ray Scott, who died in 1880. It predates the founding of the town of Sweetwater on the Texas and Pacific Railroad by one year. Handcrafted tombstones and wrought iron . . . — — Map (db m88706) HM |
| On North Upper Broadway south of Lipan Street, on the right when traveling south. |
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Forbes Britton (1812-1861), a Virginian and graduate of the U.S. Military Academy, came to Corpus Christi as an army captain in Mexican War, 1846. He returned as a civilian, and with his wife Rebecca (Millard) had this classical revival house . . . — — Map (db m118375) HM |
| On North Water Street, on the right when traveling south. |
| | Near here on August 16 and 18, 1862, three Confederate artillery pieces held off four attacking Federal ships during the Civil War bombardment of Corpus Christi.
The blockading squadron of Lieutenant J.W. Kittredge, U.S.N., had harassed the . . . — — Map (db m122342) HM |
| On North Chaparral Street when traveling north. |
| | On original Spanish land grant of 1831, "Rincon de Oso". Built 1851. Lumber of native wood, sawed by hand. Square nails. 3 gables, 2 chimneys.
Commandeered as hospital during the Civil War and in a . . . — — Map (db m33339) HM |
| On North Chaparral Street, on the left when traveling north. |
| | Originally built on property that was part of a Mexican land grant awarded to Enrique Villareal in 1831, this house was constructed for Walter Merriman in 1851. Merriman, a lawyer, had moved to Corpus Christi from Illinois shortly after his marriage . . . — — Map (db m33401) HM |
| On Port Street near West Cotter Street, on the right. |
| | Aransas Pass, The natural inlet (3 miles) to Aransas Bay, separates San Jose and Mustang Islands. These islands are part of a chain of barrier islands which extend along the entire length of Texas' coastal mainland.
At the beginning of the civil . . . — — Map (db m45826) HM |
| On South Main Street, on the right when traveling north. |
| | Secretary treasury and last attorney general Republic of Texas. Secession Convention delegate 1861. Influential member Provisional Congress which drafted Confederate Constitution, mobilized manpower, set up financial structure, elected political . . . — — Map (db m93470) HM |
| On South Main Street at Route 66, on the right when traveling north on South Main Street. |
| | Legislator, judge, newspaperman. Came to Texas from Arkansas. Member 1861 Texas Secession Convention. Chosen delegate to provisional Confederate Congress, Montgomery, Ala. Sent Arkansas to work for secession by Jefferson Davis 1861. Texas . . . — — Map (db m91755) HM |
| On Jackson Avenue west of Border Street, on the left when traveling west. |
| | A native of Ireland, Alexander "Sandy" Gilmer came to the United States in 1846 at the age of seventeen. Settling first in Georgia, he worked for his brother John, who had a contract to supply ship masts to the French government. Later the brothers . . . — — Map (db m141239) HM |
| Near Jackson Avenue near Border Street. |
| | In 1852 wealthy Mississippi sawmill owner David Robert Wingate moved his family to a large cotton plantation in Newton County. During the Civil War (1861-65), he donated lumber from his Sabine Pass sawmill to build Fort Sabine and other posts. . . . — — Map (db m141141) HM |
| Near Jackson Street near Border Avenue. |
| | South Carolina native Samuel M. Brown served with distinction as a surgeon in the Confederate army during the Civil War. He and his family settled in East Texas in 1866 and in 1871 moved to Orange. He was a respected local physician, often treating . . . — — Map (db m141250) HM |
| On West Front Street near Second Street, on the right when traveling east. |
| | A native of North Carolina, Hugh Ochiltree migrated to Texas in 1840. Settling first in Nacogdoches, he studied law in the office of his cousin William Beck Ochiltree, who became a prominent Justice and Texas statesman. In 1843 he moved to San . . . — — Map (db m116641) HM |
| Near Jackson Avenue west of Border Street when traveling west. |
| | Patriarch of the Orange County Stark family, John T. Stark was born in Pebble [sic - Preble] County, Ohio, in 1821 and moved to East Texas in 1840. He settled in Newton County in the 1850s where he read law and ran a mercantile store. In 1861 . . . — — Map (db m141306) HM |
| On West Front Street near Second Street, on the right when traveling east. |
| | On high point SE, across the Sabine in Louisiana. Busiest East Texas port of entry in the Civil War. Target for enemy movements west across Louisiana repeatedly in 1862-64. Confederate defense post. Supply depot to support constant troop movements, . . . — — Map (db m116679) HM |
| On West Division Street near 7th Street, on the right when traveling east. |
| | Shortly after the voters of Orange County and Texas approved secession in 1861, three military companies were raised in the county for Confederate service-- The Orange Light Guard, The Orange Greys, and Hannah's Company. Additional forces, . . . — — Map (db m116191) HM |
| On Levington Street south of Scott Street, on the right when traveling south. |
| | A native of northern Ireland, Samuel H. Levingston was born in 1832, the son of George and Margaret Levingston. At the age of fourteen he left Ireland with his brothers, David and John, and his sister, Margaret. They settled in Apalachicola, . . . — — Map (db m140670) HM |
| Near Jackson Avenue near South Border Street, on the left when traveling west. |
| | A native of Talladega, Alabama, Samuel Sholars moved with his parents to Jasper County in 1858. A Confederate army veteran, Dr. Sholars received his medical degree in 1872. He practiced medicine in Orange, founded Sholars Drugstore, served as . . . — — Map (db m141709) HM |
| On Housley Street (State Highway 108) at Houston Ave, on the right when traveling east on Housley Street. |
| | An 1858 settler and leading citizen of Palo Pinto County. Enlisted 1864 in Co. B, 1st Frontier District, Texas State Troops, in Maj. Wm. Quayle’s command. Saw service mainly in keeping down Indian depredations and protecting settlements that were . . . — — Map (db m98439) HM |
| Near South Sycamore Street at West Wellington Street. |
| | In 1862, Jimmy Arnold, a 15 year old orphan boy from Carthage, left Texas to fight in the Civil War as a member of Company G, 14th Texas Cavalry.
As a line formed for the Battle of Chickamauga on Sept. 20, 1863, Jimmy had a premonition that he . . . — — Map (db m105842) HM WM |
| | This cemetery was formerly established by the Weatherford Town Council in 1863 when lots were surveyed and the exact cemetery location was staked. Previous interments were made in the unmarked streets of the town. The Mayor directed those remains to . . . — — Map (db m62676) HM |
| On Palo Pinto Street (U.S. 180) at South Maine Street (Texas Highway 171) when traveling east on Palo Pinto Street. |
| | Part of a colonial grant to S.M. Williams and Stephen F. Austin, father of Texas, but with no permanent settlers before 1850, this county was created in 1855 and named for Isaac Parker, its legislative sponsor. By 1860 it had 4,213 people and in . . . — — Map (db m54279) HM |
| | Founder of three major cattle trails, Oliver Loving came from Kentucky to Texas in 1845 and to Parker County about 1855. During the Civil War (1861-65), he supplied beef to Confederate forces. With Charles Goodnight as partner on a drive to New . . . — — Map (db m26538) HM |
| On West James Street, on the left when traveling south. |
| | (Front):
After Federal evacuation at start of Civil War, occupied by 2nd Regiment Texas Mounted Rifles. On far western frontier defense line. Supply post for troops going to and from Arizona-New Mexico campaign 1861-1862, designed to make . . . — — Map (db m63592) HM WM |
| On South Main Street at West James Street, on the right when traveling south on South Main Street. |
| | Established on the Comanche Trail, March 23, 1859, as a protection to the San Antonio-San Diego mail route. Named in honor of Commodore Robert Field Stockton, 1795-1866, who captured California for the United States. A stage stand on the San Diego . . . — — Map (db m84320) HM |
| On State Park Road 56 at Colabe Road, on the right when traveling south on State Park Road 56. |
| | Alabama and Coushatta Indians of Polk County were trained as cavalrymen in 1861 by Indian Agent Robert R. Neyland as the war between the states advanced. In April 1862, nineteen Alabama and Coushatta, including Chief John Scott, enlisted in the . . . — — Map (db m128580) HM |
| On North Washington Avenue (Business U.S. 59) at West Church Street (U.S. 190), on the right when traveling south on North Washington Avenue. |
| | During Civil War, 1861-65, an area of piney woods, farms, thickets, with an Alabama-Coushatta Indian reservation. Had only 600 voters in 1860 but sent 900 soldiers into the Confederate Army.
Furnished 4 units to Hood's Texas Brigade (Co. B, 1st . . . — — Map (db m119271) HM |
| On Parrott Road (Farm to Market Road 350), on the right when traveling west. |
| | Notorious outlaw who killed over 30 men. Son of a Methodist minister. "Wes" was an ardent southerner. His resistance to Union occupation troops made him a hero and set him on his lawless career. He always claimed he shot only in self defense. He was . . . — — Map (db m35494) HM |
| On O Reilly Street 0.1 miles west of Ema Avenue, on the right when traveling west. |
| | Born in Kentucky. Came to Texas before 1846. Was a U. S. Army scout in Mexican War. Established the first mail service from San Antonio to El Paso in 1851.
Drove first Butterfield Overland mail coach in 1858 through dangerous Comanche Indian . . . — — Map (db m60854) HM |
| Near Alexander Road 0.4 miles north of North Street, on the left when traveling north. |
| | A native of Missouri, Ambrose Fitzgerald settled near here in 1846 on land that was then part of Nacogdoches County. Since this area was included in the creation of later counties, he was able to serve as the first clerk for Van Zandt and Wood . . . — — Map (db m139157) HM |
| On 19th Street south of Creekmere Drive, on the right when traveling south. |
| | Celebrated annually in Canyon 1900-1910, these reunions were a focal point of social life.
Each summer several thousand people arrived by horseback, train, buckboard, and covered wagon. Here they pitched tents and built fires to cook meals.
. . . — — Map (db m91355) HM |
| On East 3rd Street at North Plaza Avenue, on the right when traveling west on East 3rd Street. |
| | County Named for Texas Confederate John H. Reagan 1818-1905Delegate Texas Secession Convention. While member 1st Confederate Congress, made postmaster general C.S.A. 1861. Difficult job begun by raid on U.S. Postal Dept. for southern personnel . . . — — Map (db m118028) HM |
| On U.S. 67 2.4 miles east of State Highway 137, on the left when traveling west. Reported missing. |
| | Formed from Tom Green County; created March 7, 1903, organized April 20, 1903. Named in honor of John H. Reagan 1818-1905. Indian fighter and surveyor member of Texas Legislature and United States Congress postmaster general of the southern . . . — — Map (db m63594) HM |
| Near Locust Street at Main Street (Business U.S. 82). |
| | During the 4 years, 4 months after secession, Texas sent 18 lawmakers to the Confederate capitols. Her delegates to the Provisional Congress, Feb. 1861 to Feb. 1862, were John R. Gregg, Freestone County; John Hemphill, Travis County; Wm. B. . . . — — Map (db m96899) HM |
| Near Walnut Street at Main Street (U.S. 82). |
| | Across the street from this site, and facing the County Courthouse which was later (1885) torn down, the Donoho Hotel and stage stand operated during the Civil War, 1861-65. Travel in those years was heavy. Soldiers arriving in Texas from Arkansas, . . . — — Map (db m96651) HM |
| On East 4th Street at South Cedar Street (U.S. 285), on the right when traveling east on East 4th Street. |
| | (Front): 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 . . . — — Map (db m61218) HM |
| On Commerce Street, on the left when traveling east. |
| | Home county of Texas Confederate Colonel A.M. Hobby 1831 - 1881Georgian. Ardent supporter of states rights and secession. Served Texas Legislature 1859 until resignation in 1862 to organize battalion for war. Commanded Hobby's 8th Texas Infantry . . . — — Map (db m33979) HM |
| On Commerce Street when traveling east. |
| | Woman rancher, horse trader, champion "cusser." Ranched NW of here. In Civil War Texas, Sally Scull (or Skull) freight wagons took cotton to Mexico to swap for guns, ammunition, medicine, coffee, shoes, clothing and other goods vital to the . . . — — Map (db m33756) HM |
| On Commercial Street, on the right when traveling east. |
| | President Secession Convention 1861, resulting in comment by Sam Houston, "I don't know what they will do, but Roberts is honest." Raised in 11th Texas Infantry. Gallantly led Brigade Battle Bayou Bourbeau, LA. Chief Justice Texas Supreme Court . . . — — Map (db m55800) HM |
| On Smirl Drive (Farm to Market Road 1140) at Terry Lane, on the left when traveling east on Smirl Drive. |
| | Virginia native Sterling Rex Barnes (1799-1866) migrated to this area from Mississippi with his wife Martha Ann (Mitchell) (b.1809) and family in 1846. A pioneer settler in the community of Black Hill, now Heath, he was . . . — — Map (db m33403) HM |
| On 7th St. (U.S. 83) at Hutchings Ave. (U.S. 67), on the right when traveling north on 7th St.. |
| | Originally called Hutchins City. Promoted by Santa Fe Rwy. Named for Judge William Pitt Ballinger (1825-1888), railroad attorney and townsite official. Distinguished Texas statesman, veteran of the Mexican War. In the Civil War helped establish . . . — — Map (db m61476) HM |
| Near Farm to Market Road 2887 0.6 miles south of County Road 261. |
| | Born in Tennessee, Adams as a youth came to Texas with his father. A firm believer in the Confederate cause, he served at Galveston during the Civil War.
He helped organize Runnels County; was first county judge, 1880-1884; also served . . . — — Map (db m95238) HM |
| On Mann Street (State Highway 87) at Main Street (State Highway 184), on the right when traveling south on Mann Street. |
| | This marks the site of the former home of Hampton and Mary Pratt, pioneer Sabine County residents, and among the very first founders and settlers of Hemphill; the Pratts came from Alabama and established the first general merchandise business in . . . — — Map (db m107125) HM |
| On State Highway 21 west of State Route 87, on the right when traveling west. |
| | Founded in 1828 as Red Mound Named in 1835 for Benjamin Rush Milam Seat of justice of Sabine municipality, 1835; of Sabine County, 1837-58. Incorporated December 29, 1837. Internal Revenue post during the Republic headquarters of the Quartermaster's . . . — — Map (db m29875) HM |
| On N. Divide Street (U.S. 277) at E. Murchison Avenue (U.S. 190), on the right when traveling north on N. Divide Street. |
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County named for Texas Confederate
Captain Gustav Schleicher
1823 — 1879
Chief purchasing agent, army engineer Department for Southern Armies West Mississippi. Bought desperately needed intrenching tool, iron, steel, lead and . . . — — Map (db m116031) HM |
| On 25th Street east of College Avenue, on the right when traveling east. |
| | Member Secession Convention. As Lt. Colonel 4th Texas Cavalry Regiment, ably commanded forces at Val Verde and Glorieta Canyon battles in Arizona-New Mexico Campaign 1861-62. Promoted Brigadier General. Commanded immediate land attack recapture of . . . — — Map (db m110941) HM |
| On Park Road 54 0.5 miles east of U.S. 283, on the left when traveling east. |
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(Front Side)
Few in numbers and with little protection from the military but refusing to abandon their country, certain families of courageous and determined people on the Texas frontier during the Civil War gathered together in hastily . . . — — Map (db m93646) HM |
| Near Main Street (U.S. 180) at S. 1st Street, on the left when traveling north. |
| | Located 8 miles southwest on Salt Prong, Hubbard Creek. Discovered 1861 by trail drives. W. H. Ledbetter began extensive development of deposits in 1862 with increased Civil War demand for salt. A large furnace was built, kettles and materials for . . . — — Map (db m46594) HM |
| On Austin Street at San Augustine Street, on the left when traveling east on Austin Street. |
| | Held on this spot April 4, 1964, to honor Texans who made up the greater part of forces fighting in the Civil War Red River Campaign of 1864–1865, that prevented a Federal invasion of Texas.
Descendants answering to roll call for soldiers . . . — — Map (db m110999) HM |
| On U.S. 54 2.4 miles east of U.S. 287, on the left when traveling east. Reported missing. |
| | Born in Massachusetts, 1805. Led his crack Kentucky Militia Company to join Texas Army in War for Independence. Commanded cavalry wing, Battle of San Jacinto. Major-General and Congressman, Republic of Texas. Built second railroad west of . . . — — Map (db m93398) HM |
| On U.S. 271 near Loop State Highway 323, on the right when traveling north. |
| | The issues of African Americans in the military became a keystone of controversy involving the politics of prisoner
of war exchange. This issue did not start in the east, but in the theater of the Mississippi river, and Camp Ford
became a . . . — — Map (db m60186) HM |
| Near U.S. 271 near Loop State Highway 323, on the right when traveling north. |
| | J.B. Leake was a Lieutenant Colonel in the 20th Iowa. Captured at the battle of Stirling Plantation near Morganza, Louisiana September 29, 1863, he arrived in the first large group of prisoners on October 23, 1863. Lt. Col. Leake, being the . . . — — Map (db m60596) HM |
| On U.S. 271 at Loop State Highway 323, on the right when traveling north on U.S. 271. |
| | On this site during the Civil War was located Camp Ford the largest prisoner of war compound for Union troops west of Mississippi river named in honor of Col. John S. "Rip" Ford who originally established a training camp here in 1862. It was . . . — — Map (db m26916) HM |
| On U.S. 271, on the right when traveling north. |
| | Stockade prison of Federal soldiers during the Civil War — — Map (db m33408) HM |
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