| Marker Number |
2796 |
| Atlas Number |
5217002796 |
| Marker Title |
John P. Cox |
| Index Entry |
Cox, John P. |
| Address |
|
| City |
Hillsboro |
| County |
Hill |
| UTM Zone |
14 |
| UTM Easting |
677158 |
| UTM Northing |
3544222 |
| Subject Codes |
sheriffs; Civil War; local law enforcement officer |
| Marker Year |
1967 |
| Recorded Texas Historic Landmark |
No |
| Marker Location |
Ridge Park Cemetery, Hillsboro, just south of Loop Road in center of cemetery |
| Private Property |
No |
| Marker Condition |
In Situ |
| Marker Size |
grave marker |
| Marker Text |
Sheriff of Hill County for 16 years. The son of San Jacinto hero, Euclid M. Cox. Joined Parsons Brigade of the Confederate Army in 1861, then for 25 years after the Civil War was commander of Hillsboro's Confederate Camp. A Methodist and a Mason, this fearless and firm sheriff made every effort to bring offenders to justice and was particularly interested in the reformation of young law breakers. Cox also served 4 years as county clerk. |
