Texas Historical Marker

Texas Ranger Captain Ira Long

Decatur · Wise County · placed 1967

Outlaws & LawmenCivil WarNative History

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Wise County, Texas

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(May 5, 1842 - March 8, 1913) Dedicated and courageous. Born in Indiana; reared in Missouri. Wounded twice in Confederate service during the Civil War.

On reorganization of Texas Rangers, 1874, was commissioned first lieutenant; promoted 1875 to captain, Company A, official escort of Major John B. Jones, commander of Ranger force. Did outstanding duty against Indians and outlaws, and in quieting such feuds as Mason County War.

Served for six years. Recorded - 1967

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