Henry Clay Thruston

Estimated to be between seven feet one inch and eight feet tall, Henry Clay Thruston became known nationally and internationally for his height. Born in South Carolina (Greenville Co.), Thruston wed Mary B. Thruston, a cousin, in 1833; they had two children. In 1861, Thruston joined the Confederate effort for the Civil War, and despite his conspicious height, was only wounded twice. By 1874, the Thrustons had moved to Titus County, purchasing land near the Daphne Community. Thruston also toured with P.T. Barnum's Circus as "The Tallest Man in the World." Seen by large crowds throughout America and in Europe, Thruston became a part of late 19th century popular culture. (2009)

Henry Clay Thruston is a historical marker in Mt. Pleasant, Titus County, dedicated in 2009. It is one of 9 historical markers documented in Titus County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 76 historic sites cataloged across the county.

The site sits at 33.1581, -94.9752 near Mt. Pleasant. The nearest cataloged historic site is Edwards (cemetery), about under a tenth of a mile away. Others within a short drive include First Presbyterian Church of Mt. Pleasant, Titus County C.S.A., and Titus County Courthouse.

This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5507015976. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.