George R. Reeves

Reeves came to Grayson County in 1846 and held several county offices; the community around Fort Johnston there was called Georgetown in his honor. He sat in the legislature from 1856 to 1858 and again in 1870, 1875, 1879 and 1881-82, finishing as speaker of the House. Camp Reeves in Grayson County and the George R. Reeves Masonic Lodge of Pottsboro, where he had been master, carry his name. Bitten by a rabid dog, he died of hydrophobia on September 5, 1882, and is buried at Georgetown.

What the plaque says

George R. Reeves Organized, captained company in 11th Texas Cavalry at start Civil War. Served in Arkansas, Indian Territory, Kentucky invasion of 1862. Assigned to Wheeler's Cavalry in Tennessee. Promoted colonel and command of 11th Cavalry, 1863. Led regiment Chickamauga. In 1864 fought in 100-day Atlanta campaign, guerilla warfare against Sherman's march to the sea, in battle at Savannah. In 1865 participated Carolinas campaign. A memorial to Texans who served the Confederacy. Erected by the state of Texas 1963.

Where it stands

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• Roy Orbison Museum — 30 mi
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