Captain A.C. Jones
One of builders of Southwest. Born in Nacogdoches County, son of very early settlers. Became a cattleman; served as sheriff of Goliad County in 1858-1860. In Civil War cavalry of Col. John S. "Rip" Ford for 4 years. Fought at Palmito Hill, war's last battle, 34 days after the surrender of Gen. Robt E. Lee. In 1886, raised $75,000 to build SA and AP railroad from San Antonio to Beeville. Aided in getting GH and SA to extend line form Victoria here in 1890. Was county treasurer, banker and the president and general manager of Beeville Oil Mill. (1965)
28.4847° N, 97.7785° W
Where to Find It
From Beeville, take U.S. 181 about 5 mi. north to roadside park on west side of road
Nearby Markers
- <0.1 mi E Early Trails in Bee County Beeville
- 2.2 mi N Normanna Normanna
- 3.3 mi N Medio Creek Bridge Normanna
- 4.5 mi NE Colony Cemetery Beeville
- 5.3 mi S A. C. Jones Home Beeville
- 5.5 mi S George Home Beeville