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Monument to Terry Rangers

Confederate Veteran
Volume 18, Number 3, Page 109
March 1910

In the Capitol grounds of Austin, Tex., is a handsome monument thirty one feet six inches from base to top of statue erected in honor of the Terry Rangers. It is an equestrian figure of large size, the cavalry soldier holding his gun indicating readiness for instant use, and the tightlyreined black horse showing in its open mouth and taut muscles. the sudden alarm and quick preparation for action.