Captain L.D. Bradley
​(1831-1886)

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Marker Text: ​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.
            Prominent citizen and lawyer, Texas legislator, district judge. (1964)

Marker No: 9860

Aluminum 18 x 28 Subject Marker

Geographic: 31.724478, -96.159998

Location: Courthouse lawn, Commerce Street between Mount and Keechi Street, Fairfield