Texas Confederate General Lawrence "Sul" Ross
College named for Texas Confederate General Lawrence "Sul" Ross. Lawrence Sullivan Ross 1838-1898 Entered Confederate service a private in 1861. Made Colonel, 6th Texas Cavalry May 1862. Commended for outstanding role in withdrawal from Corinth, Miss., October 1862. Made Brigadier General December 1863. Led famed Ross Cavalry Brigade composed chiefly of Texans in almost continual action in Mississippi, Alabama, Tennessee until war's end, with major battles at Lawrenceburg, Harpeth River, Murfreesboro. In 135 engagements, having 5 horses shot from under him. A memorial to Texans who served the Confederacy. Erected by the State of Texas 1963
30.3630° N, 103.6516° W
Where to Find It
Adminstration Building, Sul Ross College, US 90, Alpine
Nearby Markers
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- 0.6 mi W City Building Alpine
- 0.6 mi SW First Baptist Church of Alpine Alpine