Details for Exum Philip Whitfield

Historical Marker — Atlas Number 5083005789

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Marker Number 5789
Atlas Number 5083005789
Marker Title Exum Philip Whitfield
Index Entry Whitfield, Exum Philip
Address
City Columbus
County Colorado
UTM Zone 14
UTM Easting 736950
UTM Northing 3288628
Subject Codes railroad; Civil War; Business topics, general; medical topics and health professionals
Marker Year 1973
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark No
Marker Location city cemetery, Walnut St. (US 90) (marker is in fence enclosed area in east part of cemetery)
Private Property No
Marker Condition In Situ
Marker Size grave marker
Marker Text (April 22, 1818-September 17, 1887) Columbus business leader, merchant, physician, farmer, 1858-87. President, 1861-66, Columbus Tap Railway. Served two Confederate enlistments during the Civil War, 1860s. Married (1st) M. Manerva Thompson (d. 1853); (2nd) Sara Jane Palmer. Had 12 children.

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