Details for Francis Marion Henry
Historical Marker — Atlas Number 5037009485
Data
Marker Number | 9485 |
Atlas Number | 5037009485 |
Marker Title | Francis Marion Henry |
Index Entry | Henry, Francis Marion |
Address | |
City | Texarkana |
County | Bowie |
UTM Zone | 15 |
UTM Easting | 433088 |
UTM Northing | 3926873 |
Subject Codes | state official; Civil War |
Marker Year | 1967 |
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark | No |
Marker Location | Rose Hill Cemetery on S. Lelia St. |
Private Property | No |
Marker Condition | In Situ |
Marker Size | grave marker |
Marker Text | (Dec. 11, 1832 - April 21, 1911) The great great grandson of Patrick Henry; served army of the Confederacy before buying tract in Texarkana about 1873. Captain Henry was elected to Texas Senate in 1876. Built first brick home in city; donated site for Methodist church. A leading city attorney for 34 years, securing wide reputation as trial lawyer. All business firms of Texarkana closed in respect at his death. Recorded, 1967 |