Home Town of Texas Confederate
Major Willian H. Martin
"Old Howdy" 
​1823 - 1898

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Marker Text: Born in Alabama. Moved to Texas 1850. State senator 1853-57. Company he organized here for Confederacy. Entered 4th Texas Infantry, joined Gen. Lee in Virginia 1861. Martin waved rather than snapped salute. Beloved "Howdy" defying space, rank to save Texas brigades Separate identity, Howdy went to Jefferson Davis, Gen. Lee with plea or survivors of many such blood baths as Chickamauga. Lee endorsed the Texas Brigade, saying "I never asked that brigade to hold a position that they did not hold it". President Davis promised "Maj. Martin, as long as there is a man to carry the battle flag you shall remain the Texas Brigade". (1964) 

Marker No: 17524

Pink Granite with Incised Star & Wreath

Geographic: 32° 11.49′ N, 95° 51.134′ W

Location: South Palestine Street, Athens