General William Jenkins Worth (1794 - 1849)
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Marker Text: William Jenkins Worth, a native of Hudson, New York, was severely wounded at Lundy's Lane during the War of 1812 In 1820 he became instructor of infantry tactics and soldierly discipline at the United States military academy at West Point.He was appointed first commandant of cadets in 1825. When Worth was reassigned in 1828, Robert E. Lee was serving as cadet adjutant.
Worth was involved in defenses along the Canadian border in the 1830s, and in 1841-1842 Worth led an expedition against Florida Seminole Indians. He was awarded a commendation from Florida Territorial Legislature and was promoted to brigadier general. During the Mexican War Worth fought at the Battle of Monterrey and received a Sword of Honor from Congress and a promotion to Major General. While serving as commander of the Texas and New Mexico military districts, Worth died of cholera at San Antonio in 1849. Fort Worth, a frontier post established here after his death, was named in his honor. Worth was buried in New York City. His grave, at Broadway and Fifth Avenue, is marked by a fifty-foot monument and is surrounded by a fence of cast iron swords. Copies of his New York State Sword of Honor. (1987) Marker No: 2117
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Aluminum 27 x 42 Subject Marker
Geographic: 32.752174, -97.329460
Location: 800 Main Street, Fort Worth; across from Hotel Texas/Radisson (south entrance) in Park