Henry Fields

Historical marker location:

Palestine, Texas

( about 11 mi. west of Palestine on SH 294, in Old Magnolia Cemetery)

Marker installed: 1936

A San Jacinto veteran; born in South Carolina, May 8, 1806; died Oct. 15, 1890.

Texas Revolution Republic of Texas military topics

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