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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM2B3C_marshall-shreveport-stagecoach-road_Marshall-TX.html
Before the Civil War (1861-65), the stage road was the main transportation artery between Marshall and Shreveport, providing a link with New Orleans for distant markets. Extending northeast from Marshall, the stage road paralleled the later route …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM29FH_historic-roadside-park_Marshall-TX.html
The picnic area on US 80 in Harrison County is an early roadside park developed by the Texas Highway Department — now Texas Department of Transportation. Constructed in the early 1940's, this park features stone masonry picnic features and e…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM28YW_harrison-county_Marshall-TX.html
Formed from Shelby County Created January 28, 1839 Organized June 12, 1842 Named in honor of Jonas Harrison A pioneer statesman of New Jersey who came to Texas in 1820 A member of the First Convention of Texas held at San Felipe in…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM23I9_harrison-county_Marshall-TX.html
The original inhabitants of this area were the Caddo Indians. Anglo settlers, mostly from the southern U.S., began arriving in the 1830's. Many obtained Mexican land grants in 1835, and population increased following Texas Independence in 1836. T…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM23I7_general-elkanah-greer-knights-of-the-golden-circle_Marshall-TX.html
(front) Home Town of Texas Confederate GeneralElkanah Greer (1825-1877) Born Tennessee. Fought Mexican War. Came to Texas 1848. Commissioned colonel and raised 3rd Texas Cavalry. Attached to Ross' Texas Brigade. Fought at Wilson's Creek, Mo.…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM23I6_governor-edward-clark_Marshall-TX.html
(front) Home Town Texas First Confederate Governor Edward Clark (1815-1880) Son of a Georgia governor. Came here in 1842. Member Annexation Convention, 1st and 2nd Texas Legislatures. Participant Mexican War. Secretary of State 1853-7. El…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM23I4_site-of-the-confederate-hat-factory-in-marshall-c-s-a_Marshall-TX.html
Texas had very few factories in 1861 when she joined the Confederate States of America and went to war on the issue of States' Rights. Some of the manufacturing plants necessary to supply military goods were thereupon established in and around Mar…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM23HH_site-of-marshall-masonic-female-institute_Marshall-TX.html
School originated as Female Department of Marshall University, chartered Jan. 18, 1842, by Republic of Texas. Marshall Masonic Lodge No. 22 chartered the Female Institute as a separate school in 1850. Five lodge members (including city's mos…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM23HG_sam-houstons-1857-campaign-in-marshall_Marshall-TX.html
On May 23, 1857, during his first Texas gubernatorial race, Sam Houston came to Marshall, the hometown of two of his most outspoken critics, Robert Lougery and Louis T. Wigfall, for a much anticipated debate against his opponent, Hardin Runnels. …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM23HA_the-allen-house_Marshall-TX.html
Born in Alabama, the Rev. Walker Montecue Allen (1819-1899) was a Cumberland Presbyterian minister, author, and teacher. He moved to Marshall in 1876 with his wife Eliza Ann (Handly) (1829-1902) and their nine children. They erected this two-sto…
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