Marker Inscription
(1839-1913) Born in Virginia. Came to Texas 1843. During Civil War, served in famous Hood's Texas Brigade. At Chickamauga, took command after Gen. Hood was shot. In 1864-1865, fought west of the Mississippi with Lane's Partisan Rangers. After war, was in the Texas Legislature and on University of Texas Board of Regents. As district attorney, prosecuted Cincinnati jewelry salesman Abe Rothchild for the 1877 roadside murder of "Diamond Bessie" Moore. Covering 7 years, this famous trial put in conflict some of the nation's best lawyers and set numerous legal precedents.
About this site
Todd, George T. is a historical marker in Jefferson, Marion County, dedicated in 1965. It is one of 94 historical markers documented in Marion County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 112 historic sites cataloged across the county.
The site sits at 32.7599, -94.3476 near Jefferson. The nearest cataloged historic site is Todd, George T. (historical marker), about under a tenth of a mile away. Others within a short drive include First Baptist Church of Jefferson, Walker, R.B., and Torrans-Clopton-Spellings House.
This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5315008095. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
