Historical Marker

50th Anniversary of Battle of Galveston

Historical marker location:

Third & Main Streets, on Courthouse lawn, Hallettsville, Texas

( Courthouse lawn, Third and Main Streets, Hallettsville)

Jan. 1, 1863 --- Jan. 1, 1914

In commemorating the 50th anniversary of the capture of Galveston by the Southern Confederacy.

Gen. Arthur P. Bagby commanding the "Neptune."

Dedicated to the heroes who wore the gray at the battle of Galveston. Jan. 1, 1863

Capt. J. T. Whitfield

Lieut. J. W. Carson

Private Jno. Buchanan

Capt. Jas. Walker

Sergeant W. H. Turk

Capt. J. W. Whitfield

In memory of Lavaca Co. men who fought in the Civil War.

Capt. James Walker

Gen. John B. Magruder

Col. Tom Green

Col. Arthur P. Bagby

Com. Leon Smith

Co. G. W. H. H. Brazier

Banners may be furled but heroism lives forever.