Travis Clack Henderson

One of eight children, Travis Clack Henderson was born in Alabama on June 24, 1836 to John Henry and Minerva Bernard Henderson. In 1856, he moved to Paris, Texas, and established himself as a farmer. He joined the local militia in 1860. During the Civil War, he served with the 32nd Dismounted Texas Cavalry as Captain and staff officer, and became a prisoner of war in 1864. Released in 1865, he returned to Lamar County and wed Martha "Mattie" Susan Thomas (d. 1885) in 1866. The couple had seven children and were active in the community, especially in educational and governmental efforts. He represented the area for 12 years in the Texas House of Representatives and for two years as a State Senator. (2004)

Travis Clack Henderson is a historical marker in Paris, Lamar County, dedicated in 2003. It is one of 46 historical markers documented in Lamar County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 89 historic sites cataloged across the county.

The site sits at 33.6432, -95.5511 near Paris. The nearest cataloged historic site is Evergreen Cemetery (historical marker), about under a tenth of a mile away. Others within a short drive include Evergreen Cemetery, Maxey, Samuel Bell, House, and Home of Sam Bell Maxey.

This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5277013023. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.