Burton in Washington County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

Burton Community

Photographed By Heidi Jaster, 2011

1. Burton Community Marker

Inscription. John M. Burton (1806-77) of Georgia came to Texas in the 1820s, and to this area in 1834. When the Houston & Texas Central Railroad was being built in 1869, he sold land for townsite. Post office opened Sept. 23, 1870, with Charles Huberich as postmaster. Early businesses included a mercantile store, lumber yard, blacksmith, tin shop, cotton gin, oil mill, drugstore, and leather shop. The noted Texas Ranger Captain L.H. McNelly lived here. After service with State Police, he came home and raised two Ranger units that reflected credit on citizens of the Burton community, 1874-1877.

Erected 1976 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 8315.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1834.

Location. 30° 10.927′ N, 96° 35.762′ W. Marker is in Burton, Texas, in Washington County. Marker is at the intersection of North Main Street and West Washington Steet, on the left when traveling north on North Main Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 515 N Main St, Burton TX 77835, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Texas Pink Granite Rock (here, next to this marker); Steiner & Dallmeyer Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Burton Cafe

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(within shouting distance of this marker); Original Site of Burton State Bank (within shouting distance of this marker); Burton Depot (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); St. John's Evangelical and Reformed Church (about 700 feet away); The Restoration Project (approx. 0.2 miles away); Burton Farmers Gin (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Burton.

The view of the Burton Community Marker from across the street image. Click for full size.

Photographed By James Hulse, April 2, 2023

2. The view of the Burton Community Marker from across the street

Credits. This page was last revised on April 3, 2023. It was originally submitted on July 24, 2017, by Susan S. Kiel of Burton, Texas. This page has been viewed 392 times since then and 27 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on July 24, 2017, by Susan S. Kiel of Burton, Texas. 2. submitted on April 3, 2023, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.