Marker Inscription
(March 12, 1827 - June 15, 1893) A native of Missouri, Ambrose Fitzgerald settled near here in 1846 on land that was then part of Nacogdoches County. Since this area was included in the creation of later counties, he was able to serve as the first clerk for Van Zandt and Wood counties. After participating in the Civil War, he returned here and became the tax assessor, district clerk, and county clerk for Rains County. A Baptist preacher, he baptized James S. Hogg, later the Governor of Texas.
About this site
Fitzgerald, Ambrose is a historical marker in Emory, Rains County, dedicated in 1983. It is one of 12 historical markers documented in Rains County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 57 historic sites cataloged across the county.
The site sits at 32.8817, -95.7700 near Emory. The nearest cataloged historic site is Hopewell (cemetery), about 0.1 miles away. Others within a short drive include Fitzgerald Family, Emory City, and Rains, Emory.
This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5379010857. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
