General Edward H. Tarrant
Veteran of the War of 1812, member of the Texas Congress and a courageous indian fighter. Born in North Carolina, 1796, died in Parker County, Texas, August 2, 1858. Reburied in Ellis County near his former plantation, 1859. His remains removed to the county named in his honor in 1928 and reinterred in Fort Worth.
32.1846° N, 96.8831° W
Where to Find It
intersection of SH 34 and Couch St., in traffic circle, Italy
Nearby Markers
- 0.2 mi NW John Marr Hardeman Italy
- 0.6 mi SW Italy Colored City Hall Italy
- 3.2 mi NE Site of the Plantation Home of Edward H. Tarrant Forreston
- 3.9 mi N Chambers' Creek Forreston
- 4.4 mi NW The Sims Family of Ellis County Italy
- 4.4 mi NW Shawnee Cattle Trail Italy vicinity