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.
31.4243° N, 103.4943° W
Where to Find It
Courthouse Lawn, corner of 4th and Oak Sts., Pecos
Nearby Markers
- 0.2 mi SW First Christian Church Pecos
- 0.2 mi N Reeves County Pecos
- 0.2 mi SW First Baptist Church of Pecos City Pecos
- 0.2 mi N Orient Hotel Pecos
- 0.2 mi N The Pecos Cantaloupe Pecos
- 0.2 mi N Reeves County-Pecos, Texas Pecos