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George R. Reeves

Pecos, Reeves County

Marker Text

Organized, captained company in 11th Texas Cavalry at start Civil War. Served in Arkansas, Indian Territory, Kentucky invasion of 1862. Assigned to Wheeler's Cavalry in Tennessee. Promoted colonel and command of 11th Cavalry, 1863. Led regiment Chickamauga. In 1864 fought in 100-day Atlanta campaign, guerilla warfare against Sherman's march to the sea, in battle at Savannah. In 1865 participated Carolinas campaign. A memorial to Texans who served the Confederacy. Erected by the state of Texas 1963.

Marker Details

Address 4th and Oaks St.
Location Description Courthouse Lawn, corner of 4th and Oak Sts., Pecos
Marker # 2158
Dedicated 1963
Size, Type Civil War Memorials - (pink granite)
Code Civil War; military topics
Latitude, Longitude 31.424901, -103.494874

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