Burleson County, C.S.A.
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Marker Text: On Feb. 23, 1861, citizens voted for secession, 422 to 84. On March 1, the "Burleson Guards" organized and offered its services to the state. Most "Guards" were mustered into Co.G, 2nd Texas Infantry Regt., and others served in Walker's Texas Division, Waul's Legion, Terry's Rangers, and Hood's Brigade.
On the home front, the 3rd Regt., 18th Brigade, Texas State Troops, was organized to protect local citizens, and the County Commissioners Court provided funds to supply food and other necessities to the families of soldiers fighting in the war. (1973) Marker Text: 7555
Aluminum 18 x 28 Subject Marker
Geographic: 30.532375,-96.693230
Location: Courthouse Lawn. Fox Street at Main Street, Caldwell
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