Marker Inscription
(December 18, 1844-June 9, 1915) Born in Kentucky. Joined the Confederate army at Gonzales, Texas, 1862. Was in Co. F., Willis' Battalion of Cavalry, army of Virginia. Fought in battles of Holly Springs, Harrisburg, Fort Pilow, and others. Captured, he became prisoner of war on Ship Island. Escaped by volunteering to help load boat, then joining prisoners to be exchanged. Married Eliza Elizabeth May. Made permanent home at Pecan Mott, West of Hayrick Mountain. Recorded -- 1968
About this site
Byrd, James Franklin 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 31.9566, -100.3947 near Robert Lee. The nearest cataloged historic site is Hayrick (historical marker), about under a tenth of a mile away. Others within a short drive include Hayrick, Southern Overland Mail, 1858 - 1861, and Indian Creek.
This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5081002722. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
