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General Alison Nelson

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Meridian, TX, USA

Latitude & Longitude: 31° 55' 21.4968", -97° 39' 28.6992"
 
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     (1822-1862) Soldier, statesman and Indian fighter. In his native Georgia, a legislator and mayor of city of Atlanta. General in Cuban liberation forces, 1850. On reaching Texas 1856, joined state troops fighting Indians. Elected 1859 to State Legislature; served as delegate to 1861 Texas Secession Convention. In the Civil War raised, trained and led 10th Regiment Texas Infantry. Sent into defense of Arkansas, repulsed Federal assault on Devall's Bluff, June 1862. Died of illness in camp near Austin, Ark., October 7, 1862. (1964)

This page last updated: 7/15/2008

General Alison Nelson Historical Marker Location Map, Meridian, Texas

 
   
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