County Named for Sidney Sherman, C.S.A.
Born in Massachusetts, 1805. Led his crack Kentucky Militia Company to join Texas Army in War for Independence. Commanded cavalry wing, Battle of San Jacinto. Major-General and Congressman, Republic of Texas. Built second railroad west of Mississippi River. First engine to run in Texas was "General Sherman", named in his honor. Put in command of fortifying Galveston, most valued seaport in Texas, at outbreak of Civil War. Set up marine guard and batteries of cannon. Lost eldest son in Galveston recapture, 1863. Gen. Sherman died in 1873. (1964)
36.3527° N, 102.0388° W
The Texas Historical Commission lists this marker as missing. The inscription above is from its records.
Where to Find It
US 54, 2.4 mi SE of US 287, roadside park on NW side of US 54 between CR 8 and CR 9. Marker reported missing Nov. 2007.
Nearby Markers
- 2 mi SW Sidney Sherman Stratford
- 2 mi SW Sherman County Courthouse Stratford
- 2 mi SW Removal of Archives From Coldwater to Stratford Stratford
- 2.6 mi SW Stratford Cemetery Stratford
- 4.6 mi W Early Settlers on Coldwater Creek Stratford
- 6.4 mi S Sherman County Stratford