Captain L. D. Bradley
(1831 - 1886) Came to Texas from Alabama in 1855. In Civil War commanded Co. B, 2nd Battalion, Waul's Texas Legion. On May 22, 1863, was a leader of one of most daring defensive actions in the Siege of Vicksburg. Volunteered, along with 20 of his own men and 18 others, to seal off a Federal penetration into the Confederate fort defending the Mississippi River; acted under fire. Later commanded a regiment in defense of Texas coast and in 1864 Red River Campaign to prevent Federal invasion of Texas.
31.7255° N, 96.1600° W
Where to Find It
Courthouse lawn, Commerce st. between Mount and Keechi St.
Nearby Markers
- <0.1 mi W Freestone County Fairfield
- <0.1 mi E Val Verde Battery, C.S.A. Fairfield
- 0.1 mi N Site of Law Office, General John Gregg Fairfield
- 0.1 mi S Rev. George Washington Baines Fairfield
- 0.1 mi NE Butler Church Bell Fairfield
- 0.1 mi NE Potter-Watson Log Cabin Fairfield