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Confederate Gun Factory

Rusk, Cherokee County

Marker Text

Built in 1862 by John L. Whitescarver, William H. Campbell and Benjamin F. Campbell. When unable to secure materials and tools for the manufacture of rifles, Colt-model pistols were made. A number of Negroes were employed.

Marker Details

Address
Location Description .25 miles west of courthouse on 6th (US 84)
Marker # 6629
Dedicated 1936
Size, Type 1936 Centennial Marker
Code manufacturing; Civil War; military topics
Latitude, Longitude 31.796323, -95.157012

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