(1964)
Location: Pioneer Village, Corsicana, Texas

Colonel Roger Q. Mills
(1832 - 1911)

Born in Kentucky. Came to Texas 1849. Civic and Political leader represented Navarro County in Legislature 1859-60. Joined in call for state secession convention 1861.

Joined 3rd Texas Cavalry. Later a colonel in 10th Texas Infantry. Wounded in Tennessee and Georgia battles.

A leader in 1871 Democratic Convention held in Corsicana which started move to end reconstruction in Texas.

Member United States Congress 1873-92. Author Mills Tariff Bill in U.S. Senate 1892-99.

See Also: Historical Marker for Roger Q. Mills Home