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By Kayla Harper, November 8, 2020
Alexander Harwood Marker
201 Texas, Dallas County, Dallas, Dallas Downtown Historic District — 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
202 Texas, Dallas County, Dallas, Dallas Downtown Historic District — 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
203 Texas, Dallas County, Dallas, Dallas Downtown Historic District — 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
204 Texas, Dallas County, Dallas, Dallas Downtown Historic District — 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
205 Texas, Dallas County, Dallas, Dallas Downtown Historic District — 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
206 Texas, Dallas County, Dallas, Dallas Downtown Historic District — 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
207 Texas, Dallas County, Dallas, Dallas Downtown Historic District — 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
208 Texas, Dallas County, Dallas, Oak Lawn — 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 m223362) HM
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209 Texas, Dallas County, Dallas, South 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
210 Texas, Dallas County, Dallas, South 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 1965Map (db m156362)
211 Texas, 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
212 Texas, Dallas County, Hutchins — 6678 — Dawdy's Ferry
Illinois native Alanson Dawdy (1826 - 1901) came to Dallas County in 1847. In 1854, he was granted a license to operate a ferry at this site on the Trinity River, the southernmost crossing at the time. An important route for citizens living on . . . Map (db m162118) HM
213 Texas, Dallas County, Lancaster, Lancaster Historic Neighborhood District — 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
214 Texas, 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
215 Texas, Denton County, Denton — Our Confederate Soldiers — Reported permanently removed
(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
216 Texas, 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
217 Texas, 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
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218 Texas, DeWitt County, Yorktown — 89 — 2nd. Lt. Adolph Strieber — Union Veteran
Co. G, 16th Illinois Cavalry from Apr. 1, 1863 to Aug. 15, 1865. Enlisted as private in Springfield, Ill., after crossing confederate lines by walking, stagecoach and steamboat. Like many Texas Germans, he felt U.S. should be kept together. Born . . . Map (db m174509) HM
219 Texas, DeWitt County, Yorktown — 593 — C. Eckhardt & Sons Building
Erected 1876. Had iron shutters, elevator, walls 25 inches thick. Housed general mercantile store begun by pioneer Caesar Eckhardt family in 1848, soon after founding of Yorktown. Wagons brought in goods from seaport of Indianola. Gold and silver . . . Map (db m174478) HM
220 Texas, 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
221 Texas, Eastland County, Desdemona — 1960 — Fort Blair, C.S.A.
A few miles to the southwest. Largest far western "Family Fort" used throughout Civil War. Started by C.C. Blair, 1857 settler. 1861-1865 occupants were Wm. Arthur, Blair, J.M. Ellison, Jasper, Jim and Tom Gilbert, W.C. McGough, W.H. Mansker and . . . Map (db m181883) HM
222 Texas, 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
223 Texas, 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
224 Texas, 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
225 Texas, 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
226 Texas, 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
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227 Texas, 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
228 Texas, 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
229 Texas, 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
230 Texas, El Paso County, El Paso — 1962 — 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 m239456) HM
231 Texas, 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
232 Texas, 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
233 Texas, Ellis County, Nash — Thomas Alexander Williams
A Civil War veteran who served in the Confederate Cavalry brought his family from Greene County, Alabama, and settled on this spot in 1874. He gave this acre of his farm as the building site for the first Garden Valley school, erected about 1875. A . . . Map (db m212814) HM
234 Texas, Ellis County, Waxahachie — Ellis County Confederate War Memorial
In honor of the dead and living of Ellis County, who wore the gray. Banners may be furled but heroism lives forever. 1861 - 1865Map (db m212782) WM
235 Texas, Ellis County, Waxahachie — 7137 — Parsons' 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 m201873) HM
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236 Texas, Ellis County, Waxahachie — 7989 — Site of a Confederate Powder Mill
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237 Texas, Ellis County, Waxahachie — The History of Ellis County/Waxahachie
Emory W. Rogers was born in Lawrence County, Alabama on July 2, 1813. Nancy Clinton was born on October 28, 1810. The Couple Married in 1833. Mr. Rogers obtained a "Headright" certificate from the Republic of Texas in 1839, for 640 acres of . . . Map (db m212735) HM
238 Texas, 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
239 Texas, 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
240 Texas, Falls County, Marlin — 6516 — Captain Henry Gray Carter — (1836-1896)
Born in Weston, Vermont. Moved to Texas in 1852. Enlisted as a Lieutenant in Confederate Army (Gen. Tom Green's Brigade, Texas Cavalry) in 1861, during Civil War. Promoted to Captain in 1862 for gallantry, he fought against Gen. N.P. Banks' Army at . . . Map (db m208786) HM
241 Texas, Falls County, Marlin — 2395 — General Thomas Harrison — C.S.A — (1823-1891) —
Youngest of only trio of Texas Brothers who all gained rank of general in Confederate Army. Lived in Falls County in 1850s. Veteran of Mexican War and of Texas frontier defense. Rose in Civil War to command of Terry's Texas Rangers. Rode with . . . Map (db m208476) HM
242 Texas, Falls County, Marlin — 1206 — The Rev. Nelson T. Denson and Marlin Missionary Baptist Church
Born into slavery in Arkansas, Nelson Taylor Denson (1845-1938) was brought to Falls County in 1856 at the age of eleven. After accompanying his master in the Confederate Army during the Civil War, he returned to Marlin where he was a pioneer . . . Map (db m208761) HM
243 Texas, Fannin County, Bonham — 8860 — Confederate Commissary
Army supply headquarters for Northern Sub-District of Texas. Dispensed uniforms, clothing, blankets, harness, bridles, gear, saddles, food rations. Beef, pork and wild game were cooked in an army mess kitchen furnace on this site. At least 7 . . . Map (db m234003) HM
244 Texas, Fannin County, Bonham — 1 — Dr. Penwell's Ordeal
In 1848, a young graduate of Indiana Medical College arrived in Bonham with his wife and young son, seeking new horizons and a place to practice his medical profession. Dr. Eli S. Penwell constructed a building on the south side of the Bonham square . . . Map (db m234078) HM
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245 Texas, Fannin County, Bonham — 5 — Fall of a Renegade
Although the Civil War was raging far from the Red River Valley in 1863, certain events occurred to remind the citizens of Bonham of the blood being shed by many of its young men. The most compelling of the events concerned Captain William C. . . . Map (db m234136) HM
246 Texas, Fannin County, Bonham — 8913 — Military Headquarters Northern Sub-District of Texas, C.S.A.
Established at this site as a key part of Civil War defense of Texas, by General Henry E. McCulloch, frontier fighter and Ranger of long experience. With supervision of 7 brigades fighting in Texas Indian Territory and Arkansas, McCulloch had . . . Map (db m233952) HM
247 Texas, Fannin County, Bonham — 7 — Russell's Opera House
The oldest of Bonham's two premiere opera houses was constructed on this site in 1874. Home to many locally produced productions, this facility was also the site of many performances from the popular traveling companies of the era. One such . . . Map (db m234137) HM
248 Texas, Fannin County, Bonham — 8 — Showdown
When General Henry McCulloch arrived in Bonham in 1863 to take command of the Northern Sub-District of the Confederate Army, one of his first charges from his superiors was to ferret out the large number of suspected army deserters and possible . . . Map (db m234139) HM
249 Texas, Fannin County, Honey Grove — 8898 — James Thomas Holt — (Aug 21, 1841 - Sept. 4, 1919)
A native Virginian, James Thomas ("Tank") Holt came to Fannin County with his parents in 1849. After serving in the Confederate Cavalry during the Civil War (1861-65), he started a freighting operation. He invested his profits in such ventures as . . . Map (db m234283) HM
250 Texas, Fannin County, Savoy — 8888 — Fort Warren — (Site Six Miles North)
First settlement and fort In Fannin County. Built in 1836 by Abel Warren, Indian trader from Arkansas, to protect his trading post. Constructed of bois d'arc wood, the structure had a two-story guardhouse at all four corners. Kiowa, Tonkawa, Caddo, . . . Map (db m204489) HM
251 Texas, 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
252 Texas, 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
253 Texas, 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
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254 Texas, Fayette County, O'Quinn — 13129 — Black Jack Springs Cemetery
The Black Jack Springs community, now called O'Quinn, was established by a group of Anglo and German families who settled near the headwaters of the Black Jack branch of Buckner's Creek by 1840. Pioneer Charles Luck provided land for the burial . . . Map (db m183143) HM
255 Texas, Fayette County, Round Top — 379 — Bernard Scherrer — (1807-1892)
Bernard Scherrer left his native Switzerland at the age of 22 for extended travels before reaching Texas in 1833. After serving in Burleson's Regiment during the Texas Revolution, he received a land grant in Colorado County, but settled in Biegel . . . Map (db m201940) HM
256 Texas, Fayette County, Schulenburg — 6474 — Old Anderson Place
Area's oldest occupied house. Built before 1857 by William B. and Rosetta Anderson, three of whose eleven children were born here. Anderson was a carpenter, blacksmith, postmaster in town of Lyons, Justice of the Peace, Notary Public (appointed by . . . Map (db m163194) HM
257 Texas, 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
258 Texas, Fort Bend County, Needville — 9067 — Snake Creek Cemetery and Church
Tombstones in this cemetery reflect early settlers who lived in Snake Creek Community. Hodges, Boon, Boone, Darst, Davis, Gill, Armstrong, Hartgraves, Hughes, Kennelly, Scott, Simpson, Smith, Snedecor, Sims, Tarver, West. Two veterans of the Battle . . . Map (db m225836) HM
259 Texas, 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
260 Texas, 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
261 Texas, Fort Bend County, Richmond — 9055 — The Peareson-Winston House
Col. P.E. Peareson, a Civil War veteran and lawyer whose firm practiced in Richmond almost a century, moved this house to this site in 1869. The builder is not identified, and there have been Victorian additions, but the house retains great dignity. . . . Map (db m225346) HM
262 Texas, Fort Bend County, Richmond — 18114 — Williams Family
The southeastern road into Richmond is named Williams Way Boulevard after the Williams Family who shaped the area's history. Joseph Crawley Williams, Sr., born in the 1838 in Louisiana, came to Fort Bend County in 1860 after earning a law degree in . . . Map (db m225480) HM
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263 Texas, Freestone County, Fairfield — 9863 — Butler Soldiers' Homes, C.S.A. — Reported missing
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
264 Texas, 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
265 Texas, 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
266 Texas, 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
267 Texas, Freestone County, Kirvin — Woodland Heritage
Buried closeby are two kinsmen who share notable roles in the history of the South : John Bonum Lennard and his son-in-law, Minyard Hickerson Harriss. John Lennard was a member of the convention that withdrew Alabama from the Union in 1861. . . . Map (db m167973) HM
268 Texas, Galveston County, Galveston — Al Edwards / Juneteenth Celebration
On June 19, 1865, at the close of the Civil War, U.S. Army General Gordon Granger issued an order in Galveston stating that the 1863 Emancipation Proclamation was in effect. That event, later known as "Juneteenth," marked the end of slavery in . . . Map (db m180037) HM
269 Texas, Galveston County, Galveston — 9924 — Ashton Villa, 1859 — Reported missing
Mediterranean style architecture. European materials. Confederate and Federal headquarters in Civil War. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1967Map (db m239830) HM
270 Texas, Galveston County, Galveston — 7311 — 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 . . . Map (db m231735) HM
271 Texas, 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
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272 Texas, 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
273 Texas, Galveston County, Galveston — 7182 — Catherine Isabel Cox Sherman
Wife of General Sidney Sherman Born April 27, 1815 Died January 20, 1865Map (db m127533) HM
274 Texas, 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
275 Texas, 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
276 Texas, 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
277 Texas, 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
278 Texas, 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
279 Texas, 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
280 Texas, 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
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281 Texas, 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
282 Texas, 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
283 Texas, 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
284 Texas, 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
285 Texas, 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
286 Texas, 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
287 Texas, Galveston County, Galveston — 17991 — 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
288 Texas, 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
289 Texas, 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
290 Texas, 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
291 Texas, 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
292 Texas, 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
293 Texas, 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
294 Texas, 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
295 Texas, Galveston County, Galveston — 7464 — 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 m239829) HM
296 Texas, Galveston County, Galveston — 11586 — 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 m201948) HM
297 Texas, Galveston County, Galveston — 7463 — 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 m239823) HM
298 Texas, 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
299 Texas, 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
300 Texas, Galveston County, Galveston — 15462 — 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 m239491) HM

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