Marker Details

Marker Text: (February 18, 1821 - December 17, 1861)

Native of Kentucky came to Texas 1831 member secession convention. Commanded reinforcements of state troops set to Rio Grande for the capture of Federal Army property at Fort Brown ^ Went to Virginia hoping to be in first battle of war. Cited for valuable volunteer service in First Battle of Manassas. Scouting, reporting and shooting down the flag staff, thus lowering the union flag floating over the courthouse. Returned to Texas with orders to raise cavalry regiment which soon attained fame as Terry's Texas Rangers ^ Killed Woodsonville, Kentucky while leading units first charge. His loyal rangers carried his name until war's end ^ Terry County named in his honor.



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In This Plot Also Rest

Mrs. B. F. Terry

Two Terry Children

Mrs. William Thatcher (Terry daughter)

Thatcher Infant



Erected by the State of Texas 1963