Captain Henry Gray Carter

The marker lists Carter's battles; the Handbook of Texas entry on Brig. Gen. Tom Green shows where his brigade went next. In June 1863 Green took the Union garrison at Brashear City but failed to seize Fort Butler on the Mississippi. In four victories that year, the Handbook says, his men inflicted about 3,000 casualties for 600 of their own. In April 1864 his division fought at Mansfield and Pleasant Hill, and Green was killed on April 12 leading an attack on gunboats at Blair's Landing. Carter reached Marlin in 1871, the year the railroad did.

What the plaque says

Captain Henry Gray Carter (1836 - 1896) Born in Weston, Vermont. Moved to Texas in 1852. Enlisted as a lieutenant in Confederate Army (Gen. Tom Green's Brigade, Texas Cavalry) in 1861, during Civil War. Promoted to Captain in 1862 for gallantry, he fought against Gen. N. P. Banks' army at Fort Butler, Mansfield, Bisland, and Pleasant Hill, where he was wounded. Married Cleopatra Williams in 1864. Moved to Marlin in 1871 and became prominent banker, rancher, and business leader. Built house on this site in 1871; in 1926 it was remodeled. Original ax-hewn log foundation, fireplaces, and square nails are still visible. (1971)

Where it stands

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