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The First Battle

Center, Shelby County

Marker Text

Between bands of Regulators and Moderators led by Ephraim Daggett and Ned Merchant, which occurred in this vicinity, led to an unorganized war, 1841-1844, by Regulators, under the leadership of Watt Norman, and Moderators, led by John M. Bradley - After heavy sacrifice of life and property, General James Smith with Texas forces restored order in August, 1844 without firing a gun. Erected by the State of Texas 1936

Marker Details

Address 2190 SH 87 S.
Location Description SH 87, S side 0.2 mi. SE of FM 414
Marker # 7680
Dedicated 1936
Size, Type 1936 Texas Centennial historical marker (gray granite)
Code crimes; law enforcement
Latitude, Longitude 31.783019, -94.118644

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