Marker Inscription
Dr. M. W. Matthews (December 29, 1806 - April 13, 1891) Pioneer physician and preacher. Born in Kentucky. As army surgeon in Texas Revolution (1836), treated Gen. Sam Houston at Battle of San Jacinto. Served in the 1st and 7th Congresses of the Republic. Took part in Mexican War (1846). A firm Unionist during Civil War (1861-65), he once barely escaped hanging at hands of Southern vigilantes. Founded many churches across state. Was married twice: first to Sarah Gehagan and later to Margaret Spencer. Recorded - 1971
About this site
Matthews, Dr. M. W. is a historical marker in Paradise, Wise County, dedicated in 1971. It is one of 91 historical markers documented in Wise County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 162 historic sites cataloged across the county.
The site sits at 33.1521, -97.6971 near Paradise. The nearest cataloged historic site is Ramsdale, George Lafayette (historical marker), about under a tenth of a mile away. Others within a short drive include Paradise Cemetery, First Christian Church of Paradise, and Site of Old Town Paradise.
This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5497001273. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
