Polk County, C.S.A..

Polk County, C.S.A.. (HM14YW)

Location: Livingston, TX 77351 Polk County
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Country: United States of America
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N 30° 42.652', W 94° 55.986'

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During Civil War, 1861-65, an area of piney woods, farms, thickets, with an Alabama-Coushatta Indian reservation. Had only 600 voters in 1860 but sent 900 soldiers into the Confederate Army. Furnished 4 units to Hood's Texas Brigade (Co. B, 1st Regiment; Co. F, 4th Regiment; Co. H and Co. K, 5th Regiment). Also organized Co. K, 14th Texas Infantry, Randal's Brigade; Co. E, 20th Texas Infantry, Harrison's Brigade; Co. F, 22nd Texas Infantry, Waul's Brigade, 21 of the Alabama-Coushattas joined Co. A, Indian Cavalry. In 1861, gave through Commissioners Court $1,600 to clothe its soldiers. Throughout the war, old men, women, children and slaves produced food and cotton for support of the war effort. County's numerous ferries and rivers were used in transporting troops and supplies. Such ports as Drew's Landing floated out goods on flatboats. Industries and facilities of importance included Moscow's sawmill, cotton gin, drugstore and school operated throughout the war by the Masonic Lodge. Livingston was headquarters, 1867-68, for the Federal Army of Occupation, 5th Military District, with Co. A, 15th Infantry and Co. B, 6th Cavalry, stationed here.
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HM NumberHM14YW
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Marker Number10419
Year Placed1964
Placed ByState Historical Survey
Marker ConditionNo reports yet
Date Added Friday, September 26th, 2014 at 4:04am PDT -07:00
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UTM (WGS84 Datum)15R E 314883 N 3399154
Decimal Degrees30.71086667, -94.93310000
Degrees and Decimal MinutesN 30° 42.652', W 94° 55.986'
Degrees, Minutes and Seconds30° 42' 39.12" N, 94° 55' 59.16" W
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Area Code(s)936, 832
Closest Postal AddressAt or near 301-399 N Washington Ave, Livingston TX 77351, US
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