Marker Inscription
(June 4, 1845 - December 8, 1911) Born in Illinois. Came to Texas 1856. Joined Confederate army in New Orleans, 1861; fought in Siege of Vicksburg (1863), in Battle of Mansfield (1864), and at Pleasant Hill, La., where he was captured. Exchanged at Blair's Landing, he served to end of war. He wrote history of Confederate veterans. Married Sarah Elizabeth Pride. Had eight children. Pioneered and helped organize Runnels County. He moved to Robert Lee, Coke County, in 1906. Recorded - 1970
About this site
Pearce, Henry Davis is a historical marker in Robert Lee, Coke County, dedicated in 1970. It is one of 31 historical markers documented in Coke County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 33 historic sites cataloged across the county.
The site sits at 31.8973, -100.4743 near Robert Lee. The nearest cataloged historic site is Gates, Cary Allen (historical marker), about under a tenth of a mile away. Others within a short drive include Robert Lee Cemetery, Murray, Locklin Bartholomew, and First Methodist Church of Robert Lee.
This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5081012505. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
