Gregg, General John

In 1854-61, Fairfield civic and political leader. Helped found first newspaper here. Served as district judge. A key member of Texas Secession Convention. 1861 Confederate congressman. Organized the Texas Infantry. As brigadier general, led troops near Vicksburg; at Chickamauga. Commanded Texas Brigade, Battle of the Wilderness. Was killed near Richmond, Oct. 7, 1864. Gregg County is named in his honor. His widow went in person by wagon, through battle lines, to Virginia to get his body. Later she was among ladies whose efforts began U. S. Memorial Day.

Gregg, General John is a historical marker in Fairfield, Freestone County, dedicated in 1965. It is one of 57 historical markers documented in Freestone County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 139 historic sites cataloged across the county.

The site sits at 31.7283, -96.1597 near Fairfield. The nearest cataloged historic site is Butler Church Bell (historical marker), about 0.1 miles away. Others within a short drive include Carter Log House, 1881 Freestone County Jail, and Potter-Watson Lob Cabin.

This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5161009880. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.