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Site of the Last Battle

Shelbyville, Shelby County

Marker Text

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. Erected by the State of Texas 1936

Marker Details

Address SH 87
Location Description SH 87, E side, 300 feet SE of CR 2100
Marker # 7686
Dedicated 1936
Size, Type 1936 Texas Centennial historical marker (gray granite)
Code crimes; law enforcement
Latitude, Longitude 31.751651, -94.070419

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