Historical Marker
Colonel Benjamin Franklin Terry
Historical marker location:
2525 Washington, Houston, Texas
( Glenwood Cemetery, 2525 Washington, adjacent to main office)
Marker installed: 1963
(February 18, 1821 - December 17, 1861) Star and Wreath
Fort Bend County planter. Member Secession Convention, 1861. Sent to Virginia hoping to fight for South in first battle of war. Cited for valuable volunteer service First Manassas. Raised cavalry regiment that attained renown as Terry's Texas Rangers. Accepted his commission only after his men elected him colonel. Killed at Woodsonville, Kentucky while leading unit's first charge. His loyal Rangers carried his name until end of war. Terry County named in his honor.
In this plot also rest: Mrs. B. F. Terry, Mrs. Cornelia Terry Thatcher (daughter) and infant, two Terry children.