Fourth Ward in Houston in Harris County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
William S. Stilwell
Photographed By Brian Anderson, February 10, 2019
1. William S. Stilwell Marker
N. Moreland's company of
Artillery at San Jacinto.
Appointed Captain, December
26, 1836. Born in New York
1809. Died in Houston
September 12, 1837
"Died in this city, on the
12th inst., suddenly, Captain
William S. Stilwell, late of
the Texian army. The New
Orleans and New York papers
are requested to notice this."
Texas Telegraph
Erected 1936 by State of Texas. (Marker Number 10783.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, Texas Independence. In addition, it is included in the Texas 1936 Centennial Markers and Monuments series list.
Location. 29° 45.43′ N, 95° 22.739′ W. Marker is in Houston, Texas, in Harris County. It is in the Fourth Ward. Marker is on Saulnier Street, on the right when traveling west. Marker is located in the Founders Memorial Cemetery. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1217 West Dallas Street, Houston TX 77019, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Moses W. Brigham (a few steps from this marker); Fielding G. Secrest (a few steps from this marker); Eli Noland (a few steps from this marker); William Daniel Durham
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Photographed By Brian Anderson, February 10, 2019
2. William S. Stilwell Marker
Marker is visible at the left of the photo, beneath the low-hanging tree branch.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 1, 2023. It was originally submitted on February 14, 2019, by Brian Anderson of Humble, Texas. This page has been viewed 200 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 14, 2019, by Brian Anderson of Humble, Texas.
