Colonel B. F. Terry
February 18, 1821 - December 17, 1861
Marker No: 10790
Pink Granite with Incised Star & Wreath
Geographic: 29.764931, -95.385643
Location: Glenwood Cemetery, Section C4. 2525 Washington Avenue, Houston
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Marker Text: Native of Kentucky, came to Texas 1831. Member of Secession Convention commanded reinforcements of state troops sent 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 the name until wars end. Terry County named in his honor. (1963)
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