Col. Henry P. Brewster (1816–1884)
Alpine, Texas, USA
Courthouse square, 5th Street, Alpine, TX, USA
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A roadside historical marker, free to read at any time. There is no parking area or restroom at the marker itself, so pull over only where it is safe to do so.
The outdoor historical marker has no separate ticket or staffed hours. View it only from permitted public areas and follow any posted property-access rules.
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April-May or September-October for the Henry P. Brewster marker in Alpine. Confirm the courthouse-square panel on 5th Street and public grounds access.
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About Texas Confederate Colonel Henry P. Brewster (1816-1884)
Henry P. Brewster, a South Carolina native, settled in Texas in 1836 and served as the state's Attorney General from 1847 to 1849. When the Civil War began he helped organize Confederate recruiting and supplies before serving as Adjutant and Inspector General under Generals Albert S. Johnston and John B. Hood. Brewster County was later named in his honor.
The Texas Historical Commission Atlas lists this marker as in place. Its current placement and condition need confirmation; the listing alone does not establish the survival or preservation of associated historic buildings or remains.
History happened here at Texas Confederate Colonel Henry P. Brewster (1816-1884)
County named for Texas Confederate Colonel Henry P. Brewster, 1816-1884. South Carolinian; came to Texas, 1836. Attorney General, State of Texas, 1847-49. When South seceded he was instrumental in recruiting post office personnel, gathering property, arms, munitions of war from Texas for the Confederacy. Appointed Adjutant and Inspector General under General Albert S. Johnston. Assigned special duty under General John B. Hood. Buried 60 fathoms deep in the Gulf of Mexico at his request. A memorial to Texans who served the Confederacy Erected by the State of Texas 1963
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EXTERNAL LINKS
Texas Historical Commission: https://atlas.thc.texas.gov/Details/5043006404
Historical Marker Database: https://www.hmdb.org/m.asp?m=44612
Accessed 2026-09-29