Historical Markers StoppingPoints.com Historical Markers, Sightseeing & Points of Interest Scenic Roads & Points of Interest
About Us | Photo Gallery | Free Widgets | Featured States | Search Site
Register or Edit LoginRegister
Home Texas Falls County Marlin Captain Henry Gray Carter
     

Captain Henry Gray Carter

  Texas Historical Markers
Marlin, TX, USA

Latitude & Longitude: 31° 18' 36.428976", -96° 53' 31.32186"
 
    Texas State
Historical Marker
    Born in Weston, Vermont. Moved to Texas in 1852. Enlisted as a Lieutenant in Confederate Army (Gen. Tom Green's Brigade, Texas Calvary) in 1861, during Civil War. Promoted to Captain in 1862 for gallantry, he fought against Gen. N. P.Banks' Army at Fort Butler, Mansfield, Bisland, and Pleasant Hill, where he was wounded. Married Cleopatra Williams in 1864. Moved to Marlin in 1871 and became prominent banker, rancher, and business leader. Built house on this site in 1871; in 1926 it was remodeled. Original ax-hewn log foundation, fireplaces, and square nails are still visible.

This page last updated: 7/15/2008

Captain Henry Gray Carter Historical Marker Location Map, Marlin, Texas

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