Giddings in Lee County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

Milton Garrett York, Sr.

Photographed By Brian Anderson, May 17, 2020

1. Milton Garrett York, Sr. Marker

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Milton Garrett York was born in East Texas (San Augustine County) on Sept. 5, 1843. After the death of his parents, Aaron and Ruth (Lucas) York, he went to live with an uncle in Arkansas. Milton returned to Texas about 1860 and briefly taught school in the Evergreen community, in what is now Lee County.

After serving in the Confederate army from 1861 to 1865, M. G. York returned to this area and married Matilda Heck. They settled on land along the Brenham-Austin Trace and lived there until they moved to Giddings about 1880. As a member of the J. G. Giddings Masonic Lodge, York was a strong supporter of education for the children of the area. After Lee County was created in 1874 out of portions of Bastrop, Burleson, Washington, and Fayette counties, he was appointed to a commission, along with C. Perry, A. P. Gaines, Solomon Fehr, and O. G. Jones, to help organize the new county. He later was elected county commissioner of Precinct 1. York's interest in public affairs continued with his election to the Texas House of Representatives in 1890. He represented Lee and Burleson counties during his two-year term.

Upon his death

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in 1911, M. G. York was survived by his wife and six children. His role in early Lee County history is an important part of the area's heritage.

Erected 1985 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 8180.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Government & Politics • Settlements & Settlers.

Location. 30° 10.872′ N, 96° 56.253′ W. Marker is in Giddings, Texas, in Lee County. Marker is at the intersection of South Main Street (U.S. 77) and East Richmond Street, on the right when traveling north on South Main Street. Marker is located on the courthouse grounds. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 200 South Main Street, Giddings TX 78942, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Lee County (a few steps from this marker); City of Giddings (within shouting distance of this marker); First Baptist Church of Giddings (within shouting distance of this marker); Lee County Courthouse (within shouting distance of this marker); General Robert E. Lee / Colonel Robert E. Lee (within shouting distance of this marker); Fletcher Home (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); First Presbyterian Church

Photographed By Brian Anderson, November 21, 2018

2. Milton Garrett York, Sr. Marker

(about 500 feet away); J. D. Giddings Lodge No. 280, A. F. & A. M. (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Giddings.

Also see . . . York, Milton Garrett, Sr. - The Handbook of Texas Online. Texas State Historical Association (TSHA) (Submitted on November 26, 2018, by Brian Anderson of Humble, Texas.)

Credits. This page was last revised on May 22, 2020. It was originally submitted on November 26, 2018, by Brian Anderson of Humble, Texas. This page has been viewed 161 times since then and 34 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on May 22, 2020, by Brian Anderson of Humble, Texas. 2. submitted on November 26, 2018, by Brian Anderson of Humble, Texas. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.