Junction in Kimble County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
William Walter Taylor
(June 2, 1868 - February 22, 1945)
Photographed by James Hulse, October 31, 2020
1. William Walter Taylor Marker
Grandson of Josiah Taylor and Grandnephew of Creed Taylor, Indian Fighters who took part in Battle of Bandera Pass, 1841. Born at Clinton, Texas; in 1889 he moved to Kimble County, to begin ranching with an uncle. In 1898 became County Sheriff. His six terms included critical period of 1902 land rush. He was appointed Texas Ranger Captain in 1917 by Governor W P. Hobby; he served ten years, chiefly at Ranger, Brownsville, and Borger.
Recorded - 1967
Erected 1967 by State Historical Survey Committee. (Marker Number 5209.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Law Enforcement • Wars, US Indian. A significant historical year for this entry is 1841.
Location. 30° 28.976′ N, 99° 46.88′ W. Marker is in Junction, Texas, in Kimble County. It is at the intersection of South 20th Street and South Llano Street, on the left when traveling south on South 20th Street. The marker is located along the east side of 20th Street about 150 feet south of the corner in the north central section of the Junction City Cemetery. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Junction TX 76849, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Hill Country. 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, and one of the Confederate States of America.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Vicinity of Bradbury Settlement (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Isaac Kountz
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Also see . . .
1. Texas Rangers. TSHA Texas State Historical Association (Submitted on November 16, 2020, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.)
2. William Walter Taylor. Findagrave.com (Submitted on November 16, 2020, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.)
Photographed by James Hulse, October 31, 2020
2. Grave of William Walter Taylor with Marker and Texas Ranger Cross
Photographed by James Hulse, October 31, 2020
3. View of the general area for the William Walter Taylor Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on November 17, 2020. It was originally submitted on November 16, 2020, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 487 times since then and 38 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on November 17, 2020, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
