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 George R. Reeves
N 33° 47.225 W 096° 41.209
14S E 714171 N 3740953
A Texas Historical Marker (Medallion and Plate) were placed at the grave of George R. Reeves, soldier and statesman, but today, only the Medallion remains. Located in the Georgetown Cemetery, near Fink, TX.
Waymark Code: WME1PX
Location: Texas, United States
Date Posted: 03/22/2012
Views: 2
Marker Number: 11525
Marker Text:
According to the THC Atlas, the Plate said:
(Jan. 3, 1826-Sept. 5, 1882)
Man for whom 2600-sq. mi. West Texas county was named. Born in Tennessee. Married Jane Moore in 1844 in Arkansas. Came to Texas about 1845. Was Grayson County tax collector, 1848-1850; sheriff, 1850-1854.
Served as State Representative, 1855-1861. Commissioned Confederate army officer, 1863. Participant in Battle of Chickamauga and Hundred Days Atlanta Campaign. Returned to Legislature, 1873. Speaker of the House, 1881-1882.
Recorded - 1967
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