Historical Marker
Richard Waterhouse
Historical marker location:
Jefferson, Texas
( Oakwood Cemetery, Magnolia and Moss Rose)
Marker installed: 1963
(Star and Wreath) (January 12, 1833 - March 20, 1876) Native of Tennessee, participant in United States war with Mexico, Texas businessman, colonel of the 19th Texas Confederate Infantry, commended for gallantry at Milliken's Bend during Vicksburg Campaign, fought at Mansfield and Pleasant Hill during Red River Campaign, brigadier-general in Confederate army.