Joseph F. Fenner

The Alabama Red Rovers were a volunteer company raised by Dr. Jack Shackelford at Courtland, Alabama, in November 1835; a third of the town volunteered. Women and children sewed two uniforms for each man, a rust-red field outfit of caped hunting frocks and a dress uniform with red velveteen jackets, and presented a red banner. The company reached Texas on January 19, 1836 and was sent to Goliad. At the battle of Coleto it held the right of the front side of the square. Most of its men died in the Goliad Massacre of March 27.

What the plaque says

Joseph F. Fenner Star and Wreath Texas War for Independence veteran. Member Shackelford's Company, Colonel Fannin's command, 1836. Erected by the State of texas, 1962

Where it stands

Worth the stop nearby

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