General Thomas Harrison
C.S.A. (1823 - 1891) Youngest only trio of Texas Brothers who all gained rank of general in Confederate Army. Lived in Falls County in 1850s. Veteran of Mexican War and of Texas frontier defense. Rose in Civil War to command of Terry's Texas Rangers. Rode with Cavalry of Gen. N. B. Forrest who got "Thar Fustest with the mostest". Fought at Shiloh, Murfreesboro, Ft. Donelson, Knoxville, Atlanta, was wounded 3 times and had 5 horses shot from under him. Elected district judge in 1866, was removed by reconstruction regime. Served as trustee of Waco University,
31.2488° N, 96.8474° W
Where to Find It
From Reagan take SH6 about 3.5 mi N. to Roadside Park.
Nearby Markers
- <0.1 mi N Falls County Marlin
- <0.1 mi NE Sarahville de Viesca, Site of Colonial Capital
- 2.3 mi NW Site of the Home of John Marlin
- 3.2 mi NW Bucksnort Marlin
- 4.3 mi W Falls of the Brazos River Marlin
- 4.5 mi NW Greater Providence Missionary Baptist Church Marlin