Historical Marker
Francis Marion Henry
Historical marker location:
Texarkana, Texas
( Rose Hill Cemetery on S. Lelia St.)
Marker installed: 1967
(Dec. 11, 1832 - April 21, 1911) The great great grandson of Patrick Henry; served army of the Confederacy before buying tract in Texarkana about 1873.
Captain Henry was elected to Texas Senate in 1876.
Built first brick home in city; donated site for Methodist church.
A leading city attorney for 34 years, securing wide reputation as trial lawyer.
All business firms of Texarkana closed in respect at his death. Recorded, 1967.