Marker Inscription
Born in Massachusetts, 1805. Led his crack Kentucky Militia Company to join Texas Army in War for Independence. Commanded cavalry wing, Battle of San Jacinto. Major-General and Congressman, Republic of Texas. Built second railroad west of Mississippi River. First engine to run in Texas was "General Sherman", named in his honor. Put in command of fortifying Galveston, most valued seaport in Texas, at outbreak of Civil War. Set up marine guard and batteries of cannon. Lost eldest son in Galveston recapture, 1863. Gen. Sherman died in 1873. (1964)
About this site
County Named for Sidney Sherman, C.S.A. is a historical marker in Stratford, Sherman County, dedicated in 1964. It is one of 5 historical markers documented in Sherman County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 9 historic sites cataloged across the county.
The site sits at 36.3527, -102.0388 near Stratford. The nearest cataloged historic site is Sherman County Courthouse (courthouse), about 2.0 miles away. Others within a short drive include Removal of Archives From Coldwater to Stratford, Stratford Cemetery, and Stratford Cemetery.
This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5421001087. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
