Details for George R. Reeves

Historical Marker — Atlas Number 5181011525

Data

Marker Number 11525
Atlas Number 5181011525
Marker Title George R. Reeves
Index Entry Reeves, George R.
Address
City Pottsboro
County Grayson
UTM Zone 14
UTM Easting 714171
UTM Northing 3740953
Subject Codes Civil War; military topics
Marker Year 1967
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark No
Marker Location Georgetown Cemetery, 2 mi NW of Pottsboro, grave is in SE corner of Cemetery
Private Property No
Marker Condition In Situ
Marker Size 14" x 24"
Marker Text (Jan. 3, 1826-Sept. 5, 1882) Man for whom 2600-sq. mi. West Texas county was named. Born in Tennessee. Married Jane Moore in 1844 in Arkansas. Came to Texas about 1845. Was Grayson County tax collector, 1848-1850; sheriff, 1850-1854. Served as State Representative, 1855-1861. Commissioned Confederate army officer, 1863. Participant in Battle of Chickamauga and Hundred Days Atlanta Campaign. Returned to Legislature, 1873. Speaker of the House, 1881-1882. Recorded, 1967

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