Details for General Thomas Harrison

Historical Marker — Atlas Number 5145002395

Data

Marker Number 2395
Atlas Number 5145002395
Marker Title General Thomas Harrison
Index Entry Harrison, Thomas, General
Address
City Reagan
County Falls
UTM Zone 14
UTM Easting 704497
UTM Northing 3459242
Subject Codes Civil War; military topics
Marker Year 1965
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark No
Marker Location From Reagan take SH6 about 3.5 mi N. to Roadside Park.
Private Property No
Marker Condition In Situ
Marker Size 18" x 28"
Marker Text C.S.A. (1823 - 1891) Youngest only trio of Texas Brothers who all gained rank of general in Confederate Army. Lived in Falls County in 1850s. Veteran of Mexican War and of Texas frontier defense. Rose in Civil War to command of Terry's Texas Rangers. Rode with Cavalry of Gen. N. B. Forrest who got "Thar Fustest with the mostest". Fought at Shiloh, Murfreesboro, Ft. Donelson, Knoxville, Atlanta, was wounded 3 times and had 5 horses shot from under him. Elected district judge in 1866, was removed by reconstruction regime. Served as trustee of Waco University,

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