Details for Thomas A. Lambeth
Historical Marker — Atlas Number 5119006939
Data
| Marker Number | 6939 |
| Atlas Number | 5119006939 |
| Marker Title | Thomas A. Lambeth |
| Index Entry | Lambeth, Thomas A. |
| Address | |
| City | Cooper |
| County | Delta |
| UTM Zone | 15 |
| UTM Easting | 251746 |
| UTM Northing | 3695483 |
| Subject Codes | local law enforcement officer |
| Marker Year | 1967 |
| Recorded Texas Historic Landmark | No |
| Marker Location | Oaklawn Cemetery; on FM 1529 and Sherman Rd. |
| Private Property | No |
| Marker Condition | In Situ |
| Marker Size | 14" x 24" |
| Marker Text | Joined Confederate Army at 16; was captain in escort of General John B. Magruder, Commandant, District of Texas. Became sheriff of Delta County in 1879. During his six years as sheriff, the jail was set on fire 25 times, but no prisoner escaped. He shot only one man. Broke up horse thief relay stations and rid county of cattle rustlers. An outstanding peace officer, he also was a model citizen who taught Sunday School. |