Kyle in Hays County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
John Wheeler Bunton
Photographed By Larry D. Moore, May 7, 2020
1. John Wheeler Bunton Marker
Inscription.
John Wheeler Bunton. . Born in Sumner County, Tenn., John Wheeler Bunton migrated to Texas in 1833. To secure freedom for his new homeland, he signed the Texas Declaration of Independence, helped draft a constitution, and fought in the Siege of Bexar and the Battle of San Jacinto. A lawyer, rancher, and owner of extensive lands, Bunton served in the 1st and 3rd congresses of the Republic of Texas. He lived in Austin and Bastrop counties before settling in Hays County near Mountain City. Originally buried in this county, Bunton was reinterred in the state cemetery in Austin in 1932.
Born in Sumner County, Tenn., John Wheeler Bunton migrated to Texas in 1833. To secure freedom for his new homeland, he signed the Texas Declaration of Independence, helped draft a constitution, and fought in the Siege of Bexar and the Battle of San Jacinto. A lawyer, rancher, and owner of extensive lands, Bunton served in the 1st and 3rd congresses of the Republic of Texas. He lived in Austin and Bastrop counties before settling in Hays County near Mountain City. Originally buried in this county, Bunton was reinterred in the state cemetery in Austin in 1932.
Erected 1985 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 10243.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1833.
Location. 29° 59.315′ N, 97° 52.632′ W. Marker is in Kyle, Texas, in Hays County. Marker is at the intersection of South Burleson Street and West Center Street, on the right when traveling north on South Burleson Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 101 S Burleson St, Kyle TX 78640, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Kyle (within shouting distance of this marker); Old D. A. Young Building (within shouting distance of this marker); First Baptist Church of Kyle
Credits. This page was last revised on May 7, 2020. It was originally submitted on May 7, 2020, by Larry D. Moore of Del Valle, Texas. This page has been viewed 231 times since then and 32 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on May 7, 2020, by Larry D. Moore of Del Valle, Texas.
