​John A. Wharton

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Marker Text: ​Came to Texas from Tennessee. Prominent orator, jurist and prosecutor. Delegate Texas Secession Convention 1861. Joined Confederate Army as Captain Company B, Terry's Texas Rangers. After Terry was killed Wharton was  elected Colonel and led this famous regiment Battle Shiloh and Kentucky Campaign 1862. Twice wounded and made Brigadier General for bravery in action. Promoted to Major General 1863 after brilliant fighting at  Chickamauga Campaign. Gallantly led Cavalry Corps Red River Campaign to prevent invasion Texas 1864. (1963) 

Marker No: 14459

Pink Granite with Incised Star & Wreath

Geographic: 30.264879,-97.727081

909 Navasota Street, Austin

Major General C.S.A. Born July 5, 1829  Died April 6, 1865

Marker No: 15847

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