Colonel David B. Culberson 1830-1900
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N 31° 02.570 W 104° 49.763
13R E 516280 N 3434361
Historical marker in a Van Horn, TX park chronicling the life of the namesake of Culberson County.
Waymark Code: WMWY8
Location: Texas, United States
Date Posted: 10/30/2006
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member silverquill
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Marker Number: 7934

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Native Georgian. Came to Texas 1856. Although opposed to secession he aided in raising 18th Texas Infantry as Lt. Colonel, C.S.A. Made commanding Colonel of 18th in 1862. After service in Vicksburg area broken health forced resignation of command winter 1862-63. As Adjutant and Inspector General of Texas 1863-64 responsible for protection of frontier against Indian attacks, Union invasion.
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