Marker Inscription
Women rancher, horse trader, champion "cusser." Ranched NW of here. In Civil War Texas, Sally Scull (or Skull) freight wagons took cotton to Mexico to swap for guns, ammunition, medicines, coffee, shoes, clothing and other goods vital to the confederacy. Dressed in trousers, Mrs. Scull bossed armed employees; was sure shot with the rifle carried on her saddle or the two pistols strapped to her waist. Of good family, she had children cared for in New Orleans school. Often visited them. Loved dancing. Yet during the war, did extremely hazardous "Man's Work".
About this site
Scull, Sally is a historical marker in Refugio, Refugio County, dedicated in 1964. It is one of 16 historical markers documented in Refugio County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 21 historic sites cataloged across the county.
The site sits at 28.3406, -97.2832 near Refugio. The nearest cataloged historic site is Home County of Texas Confederate Colonel A.M. Hobby (historical marker), about 2.2 miles away. Others within a short drive include Community, Mt. Calvary Cemetery, and Refugio City Hall.
This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5391004498. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
