Historical Marker
John Bankhead Magruder
Historical marker location:
Galveston, Texas
( Episcopal Cemetery, 40th St. between Ave. K and Ave. C
(Marker is at fence to the left after entering cemetery.))
Marker installed: 1994
(August 15, 1810 - February 19, 1871) Virginia native John Bankhead Magruder graduated from the U. S. Military Academy at West Point in 1830. For meritorious service in the Mexican War (1846-48) Magruder was promoted to lieutenant colonel. He later resigned from the U. S. Army to join the Confederacy in 1861. As commander of the Texas District he overcame a Federal blockade and regained control of Galveston and the Texas Gulf Coast. After the Civil War he fled to Mexico and served in Maximillian's army.