Colonel Roger Q. Mills
(1832-1911) Born in Kentucky. Came to Texas 1849. Civic and political leader. Represented Navarro County in Legislature, 1859-60. Joined in call for State Secession Convention, 1861. Joined 3rd Texas Cavalry. Later a colonel in 10th Texas Infantry. Wounded in Tennessee and Georgia battles. A leader in 1871 Democratic Convention held in Corsicana, which started move to end Reconstruction in Texas. Member United States Congress 1873-92. Author Mills Tariff Bill. In U. S. Senate 1892-99.
32.0949° N, 96.4755° W
Where to Find It
Pioneer Village, 912 W. Park Avenue
Nearby Markers
- <0.1 mi SW Frank Neal Drane Corsicana
- <0.1 mi SW Alva Everett Taylor Corsicana
- <0.1 mi SW Indian Trading Post Corsicana
- 0.2 mi SW Roger Q. Mills Home Corsicana
- 0.2 mi NE David Reed Mitchell Corsicana
- 0.2 mi S Joseph S. Cullinan, Pioneer in Texas Oil Corsicana