Near Kerrville in Kerr County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

Wharton Cemetery

Photographed By James Hulse, July 6, 2019

1. Wharton Cemetery Marker

Inscription.

One of the earliest settlers in Kerr County, William Watson Wharton (1799-1871) purchased 640 acres when he came here in 1857 with his wife Thankful (1803-1885) and their three sons. The family's cabin stood near this cemetery. Wharton's is the oldest marked grave in the plot. Among other graves are those of his wife, his sons William G'Laspie (1841-1919), deputy sheriff of Kerr County for over 50 years, and David Newton (1846-1938), and several grandchildren. Other pioneer settlers buried here include members of the Tatum and Love families. Wharton descendants maintain the site.

Erected 1977 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 5754.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1857.

Location. 29° 58.325′ N, 99° 5.689′ W. Marker is near Kerrville, Texas, in Kerr County. Marker is on Wharton Road, 4 miles north of Center Point River Road, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Kerrville TX 78028, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 4 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Texas Lions Camp (approx. 2½ miles away); Brown Cemetery (approx. 3 miles away); Rising Star Lodge No. 429, A.F.& A.M

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(approx. 3.9 miles away); Woolls Building (approx. 3.9 miles away); Center Point Train Depot (approx. 4 miles away); Center Point, Texas (approx. 4 miles away); Camp Verde, Texas (approx. 4 miles away); Center Point United Methodist Church (approx. 4.1 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Kerrville.

Also see . . . Bill Wharton History. TexasEscapes.com (Submitted on September 17, 2020, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.)

Front Entrance to Wharton Cemetery image. Click for full size.

Photographed By James Hulse, July 6, 2019

2. Front Entrance to Wharton Cemetery

The marker is to the left of the gate and off camera.

Gate to Wharton Cemetery image. Click for full size.

Photographed By James Hulse, July 6, 2019

3. Gate to Wharton Cemetery

William and Thankful Wharton's Original Tombstones image. Click for full size.

Photographed By James Hulse, July 6, 2019

4. William and Thankful Wharton's Original Tombstones

The old tombstones shown here were replaced with a newer tombstone for both of them together.

Credits. This page was last revised on September 18, 2020. It was originally submitted on September 17, 2020, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 222 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on September 17, 2020, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.