Wharton in Wharton County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Wharton County
Photographed by Brian Anderson, July 21, 2018
1. Wharton County Marker
Created April 3, 1846
From Matagorda, Jackson and Colorado
Counties, Organized same year
Named for
William H. Wharton
1806-1839
Texas minister to the
United States
1836-1837, and his brother
John A. Wharton
1809-1838
Adjutant at San Jacinto
Member of
Congress of the Republic of Texas
1837-1839
Wharton, the county seat.
Erected 1936 by State of Texas. (Marker Number 5775.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Political Subdivisions. In addition, it is included in the Texas 1936 Centennial Markers and Monuments series list. A significant historical date for this entry is April 3, 1846.
Location. 29° 18.63′ N, 96° 6.033′ W. Marker is in Wharton, Texas, in Wharton County. It is on South Fulton Street south of East Milam Street (State Highway 60), on the right when traveling south. Marker is located on the east end of the courthouse grounds. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 103 South Fulton Street, Wharton TX 77488, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the American South and on the Gulf Coast. Globally,
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Site of the Home of Robert McAlpin Williamson (here, next to this marker); Wharton County Courthouse (within shouting distance of this marker); Wharton County Confederate Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Judge George E. Quinan (within shouting distance of this marker); Security Bank and Trust Company (within shouting distance of this marker); City of Wharton (within shouting distance of this marker); Site of Plaza Hotel and Plaza Theater (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Judge Edwin Hawes House (approx. Ό mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Wharton.
Also see . . . Wharton County - The Handbook of Texas Online. Texas State Historical Association (TSHA) (Submitted on July 22, 2018, by Brian Anderson of New Albany, Ohio.)
Photographed by Brian Anderson, July 21, 2018
2. Wharton County Marker
Site of the Home of Robert McAlpin Williamson marker is on the left. Wharton County marker is on the right.
Credits. This page was last revised on July 22, 2018. It was originally submitted on July 22, 2018, by Brian Anderson of New Albany, Ohio. This page has been viewed 406 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 22, 2018, by Brian Anderson of New Albany, Ohio. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
