A 1965 historical marker in Camp Wood commemorates Private Frank Marshall, a 29-year-old soldier who died during the Confederacy's Arizona-New Mexico campaign.
Located along State Highway 55, this marker honors Private Frank Marshall of the W. P. Lane Rangers, who served from April to June 1861. The text details the harsh realities of the 1861-1862 campaign, which aimed to expand the Confederacy to the Pacific. It describes how Texas troops, facing supply shortages and long supply lines, eventually retreated to San Antonio in poor condition before regrouping for later battles.
He was a 29-year-old soldier from Harrison County who served in the W. P. Lane Rangers and died during the 1861-1862 Arizona-New Mexico campaign.
The marker is located in the 600 block of State Highway 55 (Nueces Street) in Camp Wood, on the east side north of 7th Street.
The text details the harsh conditions faced by Texas troops during the western campaign, including severe supply shortages that forced a difficult retreat to San Antonio.