Marker Inscription
George Lafayette Ramsdale (1820-1884) was a native of Devonshire, England. By 1836, he had come to Texas and enlisted in the army during the war for independence from Mexico. After the Revolution, Ramsdale, his wife, Elizabeth (1825-1909), and their children lived in Harrison, Rusk, Houston, and Bosque counties. During the Civil War, he served the Confederacy by protecting the frontier. The family moved to Wise County in 1866, where he farmed and operated a tannery. His military service, adventuresome spirit, and community leadership are significant examples of the state's pioneer heritage. (1985)
About this site
Ramsdale, George Lafayette is a historical marker in Paradise, Wise County, dedicated in 1985. 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 33.1526, -97.6970 near Paradise. The nearest cataloged historic site is Matthews, Dr. M. W. (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 #5497002156. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
