Historical MarkerJones, Captain A.C.
Beeville · Bee County · Dedicated 1965 · THC Atlas #5025000707
The roadside stories worth pulling over for.
Marker Inscription
One of builders of Southwest. Born in Nacogdoches County, son of very early settlers. Became a cattleman; served as sheriff of Goliad County in 1858-1860. In Civil War cavalry of Col. John S. "Rip" Ford for 4 years. Fought at Palmito Hill, war's last battle, 34 days after the surrender of Gen. Robt E. Lee. In 1886, raised $75,000 to build SA and AP railroad from San Antonio to Beeville. Aided in getting GH and SA to extend line form Victoria here in 1890. Was county treasurer, banker and the president and general manager of Beeville Oil Mill. (1965)
About this site
Jones, Captain A.C. is a historical marker in Beeville, Bee County, dedicated in 1965. It is one of 37 historical markers documented in Bee County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 91 historic sites cataloged across the county.
The site sits at 28.4870, -97.7772 near Beeville. The nearest cataloged historic site is Early Trails in Bee County (historical marker), about under a tenth of a mile away. Others within a short drive include Abrigo, Del Bosque, and Normanna.
This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5025000707. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
