“Who was among those detailed to guard the baggage at the camp opposite Harrisburg, April 21, 1836?” This question, etched on the Freeman W. Douglass Plaque, invites us to unravel a tale from the Texas Revolution. Here, in the quiet Belk Place Cemetery, rests Freeman Walker Douglass, a man whose life was intertwined with the fight for Texas independence. The Freeman W. Douglass Plaque, a 1936 Gray Granite Centennial marker, stands as a testament to his service. Born in Georgia in 1822, Douglass found himself in the heart of a revolution. He was assigned to guard the baggage at the camp opposite Harrisburg, a crucial task during those tumultuous times. While history may not remember his name in the same breath as Houston or Travis, the Freeman W. Douglass Plaque ensures his contribution is not forgotten. This plaque is a poignant reminder that even seemingly small acts of duty played a part in shaping the destiny of Texas. Douglass lived to see Texas win its independence, passing away in 1875. His final resting place, marked by this plaque, serves as a quiet reflection on the countless individuals who shaped the Lone Star State.
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