Marker Inscription
(October 14, 1836-July 27, 1927) Born near town of Paint Lick, Kentucky. Came to Collin County, Texas, 1858. Joined Confederate army at McKinney, October, 1861, as private in army of Tennessee. Served in five divisions. Was in battle of Chickamauga; hurt at Murfreesboro, Tennessee; shot through wrist at Spanish Fort, Alabama. Served till end of war. Married twice, he and first wife Mary Jane Sadler had ten children. Moved to Coke county, 1906. Spent rest of life here. Recorded -- 1968
About this site
Gates, Cary Allen is a historical marker in Robert Lee, Coke County, dedicated in 1968. It is one of 31 historical markers documented in Coke County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 44 historic sites cataloged across the county.
The site sits at 31.8978, -100.4740 near Robert Lee. The nearest cataloged historic site is Pearce, Henry Davis (historical marker), about under a tenth of a mile away. Others within a short drive include Murray, Locklin Bartholomew, Robert Lee Cemetery, and First Methodist Church of Robert Lee.
This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5081000741. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
