Site of the Last Battle

Historical marker location:

Shelbyville, Texas

( SH 87 south of Shelbyville about 1 mi.)

Marker installed: 1936

Site of the Last Battle August 14, 1844, between Regulators and Moderators, warring factions in Shelby County 1841-1844, who caused heavy sacrifice of life and property before General James Smith with Texas troops restored order.