Dolphin Ward Floyd
When this county was created in 1876, it was named in honor of Dolphin Ward Floyd (1804-1836). A native of North Carolina, Floyd left his home in 1825 and arrived in Gonzales, Texas, about 1832. He married Esther Berry House and they had two children. In February 1836, Floyd, along with 31 other Gonzales residents, answered Lt. Col. William B. Travis' call for help at the Alamo in San Antonio. During the battle that ensued, Floyd and his comrades were killed fighting for Texas' independence from Mexico. Texas Sesquicentennial 1836-1986
33.9850° N, 101.3344° W
Where to Find It
Floyd County Courthouse grounds, W side near entrance
Nearby Markers
- <0.1 mi S Organization of Floyd County Floydada
- <0.1 mi SW First National Bank of Floydada Floydada
- 0.1 mi W Commercial Hotel Floydada
- 0.2 mi SW Floydada Chapter No. 31, Order of the Eastern Star Floydada
- 0.2 mi SW Floydada Lodge No. 712, A. F. & A. M. Floydada
- 0.2 mi S First Baptist Church of Floydada Floydada