Details for Capt. John Henry LeTellier
Historical Marker — Atlas Number 5181007394
Data
| Marker Number | 7394 |
| Atlas Number | 5181007394 |
| Marker Title | Capt. John Henry LeTellier |
| Index Entry | LeTellier, John Henry, Capt. |
| Address | |
| City | Sherman |
| County | Grayson |
| UTM Zone | 14 |
| UTM Easting | 720847 |
| UTM Northing | 3723903 |
| Subject Codes | educational topics; Civil War; military topics |
| Marker Year | 1962 |
| Recorded Texas Historic Landmark | No |
| Marker Location | West Hill Cemetery, 900 W. Lamar St. |
| Private Property | No |
| Marker Condition | In Situ |
| Marker Size | grave marker |
| Marker Text | (January 21, 1842 - July 18, 1913) Born in Virginia. Educated at Bethany College. In 1861 he joined Confederate army, serving in Co. K, 24th Va. Inf. Fought in Battles of Manassas, Williamsburg, Seven Pines, Gettysburg and others. Received several wounds, one serious (at Plymouth). Resumed teaching at end of war. Came to Texas and operated the Sherman Private School, 1871-1913. A dynamic teacher and expert in math, he taught many persons who later rose to prominence. |