Historical Marker
Lt. Gen. George Perry Rains
Historical marker location:
Herndon Street, Marshall, Texas
( Greenwood Cemetery, W end of East Avenue)
Marker installed: 1970
(September 18, 1872 - September 19, 1955)
Born in Marshall. Received his medical degree from University of Texas. Enlisted in Marshall Light Infantry (local militia), 1890. Ended military career 49 years later as Brevet Lieutenant General. Saw service on Mexican border. In World War I served as colonel, 3rd Texas Infantry. Later commander, 144th Infantry, 72nd Brigade, and 36th Division.
Honored nationally as doctor and military man. Active in civic affairs. Married Norma Pitts, 1899.