| Marker Number |
3191 |
| Atlas Number |
5279003191 |
| Marker Title |
Major George Littlefield |
| Index Entry |
Littlefield, Major George |
| Address |
US 84 |
| City |
Littlefield |
| County |
Lamb |
| UTM Zone |
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| UTM Easting |
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| UTM Northing |
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| Subject Codes |
ranches/ranching; Civil War |
| Marker Year |
1964 |
| Recorded Texas Historic Landmark |
No |
| Marker Location |
northwest city limits, U.S. 84; NOT LOCATED |
| Private Property |
No |
| Marker Condition |
In Situ |
| Marker Size |
18" x 28" |
| Marker Text |
Came to Texas 1850. In Civil War, with Terry's Texas Rangers fought at Shiloh, Chickamauga, Lookout Mountain and other bloody battles. Helped open South Plains, the Panhandle and New Mexico to ranching. His "LIT" and "LFD" herds were famed all over the west and in Canada. Became Austin banker, devoted friend and benefactor to the University of Texas. Financed studies, donated property and established the Littlefield grant for Southern History. Founded town of Littlefield. |
