Historical Marker
Governor Edward Clark
Historical marker location:
Marshall, Texas
( Marshall Cemetery, US 80 at Columbus St.)
Marker installed: 1967
(1815-1880)
Born in Georgia. Came to Texas in 1842. Served as a member of Annexation Convention. Fought in war with Mexico. Held office as State Representative, Senator, Secretary of State, Lieutenant Governor; Governor in 1861.
Raised and led 14th Texas Infantry Regiment in Red River campaigns of Civil War. Wounded in Battle of Pleasant Hill, 1865. Was a lawyer and businessman after the war.