Historical MarkerColonel Wm. L. Moody
Fairfield · Freestone County · Dedicated 1964 · THC Atlas #5161009894
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Marker Inscription
(1828 - 1920) Came to Texas from Virginia, 1852. Organized and was captain of Co. G, 7th Texas Infantry, the first Freestone County unit to go into battle in the Civil War. Captured at Fort Donelson, Tenn., Feb. 1862. exchanged, soon won promotion to colonel for bravery on battlefield. Commended for personally leading and rallying men in hand-to-hand combat in thick woods. Wounded and returned to Texas, where he served till war ended. In 1866 moved to Galveston. Became leader in financial business, philanthropic and civic affairs. (1964)
About this site
Colonel Wm. L. Moody is a historical marker in Fairfield, Freestone County, dedicated in 1964. It is one of 57 historical markers documented in Freestone County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 145 historic sites cataloged across the county.
The site sits at 31.7228, -96.1451 near Fairfield. The nearest cataloged historic site is Fairfield Female College (historical marker), about 0.3 miles away. Others within a short drive include Fairfield Baptist Cemetery, Fairfield Methodist, and Love, David Hall.
This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5161009894. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
