Central East Austin in Travis County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Major William Martin “Buck” Walton
January 17, 1832 – July 1, 1915
Photographed By Keith Peterson, August 18, 2007
1. Major William Martin “Buck” Walton Marker
Mississippi native William M. “Buck” Walton attended the University of Virginia and studied law in Carrollton, Mississippi. In 1853 he moved to Austin, where his first law partner was A.J. Hamilton, later Governor of Texas. In 1862 he enlisted in the Confederate Army, serving in Co. B, 21st Texas Cavalry. He was elected Texas Attorney General in 1866. In the practice of law he had few peers in land litigation, and was considered one of the best criminal defense attorneys in Texas. Esteemed for his generosity, Major Walton was a well known public speaker, author and civic leader. He retired in 1907 but remained active until his death at age 83. He is buried here with his wife of 60 years, Lettie Watkins Walton, their four children and other family members.
Erected 1999 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 12249.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Settlements & Settlers • War, US Civil. A significant historical year for this entry is 1853.
Location. 30° 16.521′ N, 97° 43.69′ W. Marker is in Austin, Texas, in Travis County. It is in Central East Austin. Marker can be reached from the intersection of Navasota Street and East 15th Street. Located in the Oakwood Cemetery. Touch for map. Marker is
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Joseph Baker (within shouting distance of this marker); Johann Jacob Groos (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); John Crittenden Duval (about 300 feet away); Swante Palm (about 300 feet away); Oakwood Cemetery (about 300 feet away); George Washington Glasscock (about 300 feet away); Andrew Jackson Hamilton (about 400 feet away); Jacob Fontaine (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Austin.
Photographed By Michael Heinich, December 13, 2014
2. Major William Martin “Buck” Walton Marker
Photographed By Keith Peterson, August 18, 2007
3. Major William Martin “Buck” Walton Gravestone
Credits. This page was last revised on February 1, 2023. It was originally submitted on December 21, 2009, by Keith Peterson of Cedar Park, Texas. This page has been viewed 1,971 times since then and 37 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on December 21, 2009, by Keith Peterson of Cedar Park, Texas. 2. submitted on December 16, 2014, by Michael Heinich of Austin, Texas. 3. submitted on December 21, 2009, by Keith Peterson of Cedar Park, Texas. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.
