Details for William P. Hardeman

Historical Marker — Atlas Number 5507014857

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Marker Number 14857
Atlas Number 5507014857
Marker Title William P. Hardeman
Index Entry Hardeman, William P.
Address 909 Navasota
City Austin
County Travis
UTM Zone
UTM Easting
UTM Northing
Subject Codes Texas Revolution, Republic of Texas; Civil War; military topics
Marker Year 1963
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark No
Marker Location Texas State Cemetery
Private Property No
Marker Condition In Situ
Marker Size Texas War for Independence grave marker
Marker Text Indian fighter, frontiersman, explorer. Veteran of Texas Revolution, Cordova Rebellion and Mexican War. Entered Confederate Army 1861 as Captain 4th Texas Mounted Volunteers. Served 1862 New Mexico campaign to secure gold and access to Pacific. Role in brilliant cavalry charge Battle Valverde made him Colonel. Led brigade Red River campaign to stop invasion Texas. Promoted Brigadier General 1865. First president State Confederate Home. Known affectionately as "Old Gotch." An Aggie, fighter, and Southern gentleman.

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