Marker Inscription
(1828-1891) Came to Texas from Alabama in 1849. Practiced law and taught school in Gilmer. In Civil War, organized and was elected captain of Co. E, 14th Texas Cavalry (dismounted), unit in famed Gen. M. D. Ector's brigade. In thick of fight, in Tennessee and Georgia, was wounded twice, captured twice, was in prison camp at the war's end. Elected to Congress in 1866, was denied his seat because of Confederate service. Served as district judge and state senator. Campaigned for adoption of Constitution of 1876, to end reconstruction in Texas.
About this site
Camp, Colonel John L. is a historical marker in Pittsburg, Camp County, dedicated in 1964. It is one of 26 historical markers documented in Camp County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 45 historic sites cataloged across the county.
The site sits at 33.0387, -94.9596 near Pittsburg. The nearest cataloged historic site is Camp County (historical marker), about under a tenth of a mile away. Others within a short drive include North Chapel Cemetery, Macedonia Cemetery #2, and Stafford-Paris House.
This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5063009788. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
