Colonel John L. Camp

Colonel John L. Camp (HM2KNR)

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N 33° 2.322', W 94° 57.574'

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(1828-1891)

Came to Texas from Alabama in 1849. Practiced law and taught school in Gilmer.

In Civil War, organized and was elected captain of Co. E, 14th Texas Cavalry (dismounted), unit in famed Gen. M. D. Ector's brigade. In thick of fight, in Tennessee and Georgia, was wounded twice, captured twice, was in prison camp at the war's end.

Elected to Congress in 1866, was denied his seat because of Confederate service. Served as district judge and state senator. Campaigned for adoption of Constitution of 1876, to end reconstruction in Texas.
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HM NumberHM2KNR
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Year Placed1964
Placed ByState Historical Survey Committee
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Date Added Tuesday, September 10th, 2019 at 8:01pm PDT -07:00
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UTM (WGS84 Datum)15S E 317010 N 3657283
Decimal Degrees33.03870000, -94.95956667
Degrees and Decimal MinutesN 33° 2.322', W 94° 57.574'
Degrees, Minutes and Seconds33° 2' 19.32" N, 94° 57' 34.44" W
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