Rosenberg in Fort Bend County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Charles Harvey Waddell
(January 18, 1888 - January 28, 1950)
Photographed by James Hulse, October 10, 2020
1. Charles Harvey Waddell Marker
A native of Arkansas, Charles Harvey Waddell came to Texas with his family at an early age. He became an automobile dealer in 1910 and in 1914 formed the Fort Bend Telephone Company. He served as County Tax Collector from 1919 to 1922, and from 1926 to 1930 represented Waller and Fort Bend counties in the State Legislature. Through his later business interests, including three local farmers' gins, real estate development, a lumber company, and a savings and loan institution, Waddell contributed significantly to the growth and development of Rosenberg.
Erected 1990 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 9077.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1910.
Location. 29° 33.555′ N, 95° 48.366′ W. Marker is in Rosenberg, Texas, in Fort Bend County. It is on Avenue G near 3rd Street, on the left when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2012 Avenue G, Rosenberg TX 77471, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the Houston Metropolitan Area. It is also on the American Gulf Coast. Globally, it is in North America, a Gulf of Mexico state, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain, the Republic of Texas, one of the Confederate States of America, and the Antebellum South.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Fort Bend Telephone Company (a few steps from this marker); Rosenberg Post Office (within shouting distance of this marker); Robinowitz Brothers (about 300 feet away, measured
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Photographed by James Hulse, October 10, 2020
2. Charles Harvey Waddell Marker
The Charles Harvey Waddell marker is the far right of the two markers.
Photographed by James Hulse, October 10, 2020
3. Charles Harvey Waddell Marker
The Charles Harvey Waddell marker is the third marker from the left near the flag.
Credits. This page was last revised on October 24, 2020. It was originally submitted on October 22, 2020, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 425 times since then and 28 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 22, 2020, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
