Erath Memorial Arch
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In Memory of George Bernhard Erath
Protector of the Texas frontier. Hero of San Jacinto. Major in the Confederate army. Member of the Texas congress and legislature. Born at Vienna, Austria January 1, 1813. Died at Waco, Texas May 13, 1891. Erath County was named in his honor.
He sought in Texas freedom from tyranny. In return, he contributed, through lifelong service, to the progress of the state and the development of an enlightened people. (1936)
Protector of the Texas frontier. Hero of San Jacinto. Major in the Confederate army. Member of the Texas congress and legislature. Born at Vienna, Austria January 1, 1813. Died at Waco, Texas May 13, 1891. Erath County was named in his honor.
He sought in Texas freedom from tyranny. In return, he contributed, through lifelong service, to the progress of the state and the development of an enlightened people. (1936)
Marker No: 14406
1936 Centennial Memorial
Geographic: N 32° 13.137 W 098° 12.348
Location: 500 West Washington Street, Stephenville