Details for Colonel William B. Ochiltree

Historical Marker — Atlas Number 5357000967

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Marker Number 967
Atlas Number 5357000967
Marker Title Colonel William B. Ochiltree
Index Entry Ochiltree, William B., Colonel
Address Main Street, at Courthouse
City Perryton
County Ochiltree
UTM Zone 14
UTM Easting 338409
UTM Northing 4029118
Subject Codes Civil War; military topics
Marker Year 1963
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark No
Marker Location in front of Courthouse, Main Street, Perryton
Private Property No
Marker Condition In Situ
Marker Size Civil War Memorials - (pink granite)
Marker Text Secretary treasury and last attorney general Republic of Texas. Secession Convention delegate 1861. Influential member Provisional Congress which drafted Confederate Constitution, mobilized manpower, set up financial structure, elected political leaders. Resigned to raise 18th Texas Infantry. Led troops to Arkansas in 1862 when regiment called in campaign to repel Union forces from state. A memorial to Texans who served the Confederacy Erected by the State of Texas 1963.

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