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Captain A.C. Jones

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5 mi.N on US 181 to roadside park on west side of road, Beeville, TX, USA

Latitude & Longitude: 28° 29' 7.4976", -97° 46' 37.8984"
 
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    One of builders of Southwest. Born in Nacogdoches County, son of very early settlers. Became a cattleman; served as sheriff of Goliad County in 1858-1860. In Civil War cavalry of Col. John S. Rip Ford for 4 years. Fought at Palmito Hill, war's last battle, 34 days after the surrender of Gen. Robt E. Lee. In 1886, raised $75,000 to build SA and AP railroad from San Antonio to Beeville. Aided in getting GH and SA to extend line form Victoria here in 1890. Was county treasurer, banker and the president and general manager of Beeville Oil Mill. (1965)

This page last updated: 7/15/2008

Captain A.C. Jones Historical Marker Location Map, Beeville, Texas

 
   
Related Themes: Texas C.S.A., Texas Confederate States of America, Confederacy
 
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