| Marker Number |
5268 |
| Atlas Number |
5497005268 |
| Marker Title |
Texas Ranger Captain Ira Long |
| Index Entry |
Long, Ira, Texas Ranger Captain |
| Address |
CR 4226 |
| City |
Decatur |
| County |
Wise |
| UTM Zone |
14 |
| UTM Easting |
634636 |
| UTM Northing |
3671350 |
| Subject Codes |
rangers |
| Marker Year |
1967 |
| Recorded Texas Historic Landmark |
No |
| Marker Location |
Sand Hill Cemetery. From Decatur, take US 81/287 south about 3 miles to CR 4227 south about .5 mile, turn west onto CR 4226, and drive about .5 mile to cemetery - grave is at center of cemetery. |
| Private Property |
No |
| Marker Condition |
In Situ |
| Marker Size |
grave marker |
| Marker Text |
(May 5, 1842 - March 8, 1913) Dedicated and courageous. Born in Indiana; reared in Missouri. Wounded twice in Confederate service during the Civil War. On reorganization of Texas Rangers, 1874, was commissioned first lieutenant; promoted 1875 to captain, Company A, official escort of Major John B. Jones, commander of Ranger force. Did outstanding duty against Indians and outlaws, and in quieting such feuds as Mason County War. Served for six years. Recorded - 1967 |
