County Named for Texas Confederate Captain Gustav Schleicher
1823-1879 Chief purchasing agent, army engineer department for Southern armies West Mississippi. Bought desperately needed intrenching tools, iron, steel, lead and turpentine. Imported much material from Europe through Mexico by the exchange of cotton, "life blood of Confederacy." Established two engineer depots in Texas, designed fortifications and ponton trains. Repaired tools from surrendered U.S. frontier forts. A memorial to Texans who served the Confederacy. Erected by the State of Texas 1963
30.8603° N, 100.6001° W
Where to Find It
Schleicher County Courthouse grounds, NW side facing S. Divide St. (US 277)
Nearby Markers
- <0.1 mi SE Schleicher County Courthouse Eldorado
- <0.1 mi NE Old Courthouse and Jail El Dorado
- 0.1 mi N First Methodist Church of Eldorado Eldorado
- 0.1 mi SW First National Bank Building Eldorado
- 0.2 mi W First Baptist Church of Eldorado Eldorado
- 0.3 mi SW West Texas Woolen Mills Eldorado