Black plaque № 22317

Marshall, TX, United States

Harrison County. Formed from Shelby County; created January 28, 1839; organized June 12, 1842. Named in honor of Jonas Harrison, a pioneer statesman of New Jersey, who came to Texas in 1820. A member of the First Convention of Texas held at San Felipe in 1832. Died in 1836. Marshall, the county seat

. Named in honor of John Marshall, chief justice of the United States Supreme Court. #10175

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