Texas Historical Markers by Theme

Civil War Historical Markers in Texas

Texas left the Union in 1861, and the war reached it by sea at Galveston and Sabine Pass, along the Rio Grande, and on the frontier. The last land battle of the war was fought near Brownsville at Palmito Ranch in May 1865. These markers tell the soldiers', towns', and families' stories, each told out loud by Duane.

1,101 stories across 193 Texas counties, each with the official marker text alongside Duane's telling.

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Where to find Civil War markers

By county

Every Civil War story, by region

Civil War markers in Big Bend (26)

Civil War markers in Central Texas (225)

Civil War markers in East Texas (125)

Civil War markers in Gulf Coast (240)

Civil War markers in Hill Country (108)

Civil War markers in North Texas (280)

Civil War markers in Panhandle (10)

Civil War markers in South Texas (71)

Civil War markers in West Texas (16)

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