Garrison Greenwood
Lampasas, Lampasas County, Texas
Marker Inscription
(December 19, 1799 - October 18, 1859) A ranger in Republic of Texas, Greenwood left Illinois to avoid Indian Wars. Arrived in Texas (then part of Mexico) in 1833 with wagon train of Baptist Daniel Parker. In 1835 he helped found Fort Houston (in present Anderson County); set up a Ranger post on Trinity River to fight Indians. In 1836 he led local settlers fleeing to Louisiana in front of Santa Anna's army in "Runaway Scrape." Spent rest of life as Texas farmer. Had 14 children. Recorded - 1968
Erected by Texas Historical Commission
The Story
Garrison Greenwood (1799–1859) left Illinois and arrived in 1833 — when Texas was still part of Mexico — traveling with the wagon train of Baptist leader Daniel Parker. He served as a ranger in the Republic of Texas, helped found Fort Houston in present Anderson County, and set up a Ranger post on the Trinity River. In 1836 he led settlers fleeing eastward ahead of Santa Anna's army in the great "Runaway Scrape," then lived out his days as a Texas farmer and father of fourteen.
Why it matters
Greenwood's life runs through the founding dramas of Anglo Texas — Mexican-era settlement, ranging on the frontier, and the panicked flight of the Runaway Scrape during the revolution.
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Related people
- · Garrison Greenwood
- · Daniel Parker
Related events
- · Runaway Scrape
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