Historical Marker

Valentine T. Dalton

Galveston · Galveston County · Dedicated 1935 · THC Atlas #5507018290

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Marker Inscription

A veteran of the War of 1812 who fought at the Battle of New Orleans Jan. 8, 1815 Born March 15, 1782 Died August 1, 1885 Erected by the State of Texas

About this site

Valentine T. Dalton is a historical marker in Galveston, Galveston County, dedicated in 1935. It is one of 283 historical markers documented in Galveston County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 373 historic sites cataloged across the county.

The site sits at 29.2727, -94.8314 near Galveston. The nearest cataloged historic site is Calvary Catholic (cemetery), about under a tenth of a mile away. Others within a short drive include The Italian Vault, Greek Orthodox Cemetery, and Beth Jacob.

This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5507018290. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.

History

Valentine T. Dalton (1782-1885) was a veteran of the War of 1812 who fought at the Battle of New Orleans in January 1815 and lived to be more than one hundred years old. His grave on Galveston Island is marked by a state monument erected in 1935.

Sources: galveston.com

📍 29.2727, -94.8314 · Galveston, Galveston County

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