Wylie in Collin County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Charles C. Stibbens
(May 14, 1810-March 31, 1879)
Photographed By Jesse Nelsen, January 12, 2021
1. Charles C. Stibbens Marker
A native of Maryland, Charles C. Stibbens came to Texas about 1835. He served in the Army during the Texas Revolution, participating in the Battle of San Jacinto. He settled in Anderson County soon after the war and worked as a farmer and shoemaker. Following the death of his first wife, Julie Ann Frost Slaughter, he was married in 1849 to Elizabeth Creekman. They eventually were the parents of eleven children. Charles and Elizabeth Stibbens moved to Saint Paul in 1870. He is the only veteran of the Battle of San Jacinto known to be buried in Collin County.
Incise on base: Brenda Burns Kellow and James C. Evans, Jr.
Erected 1992 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 6204.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Cemeteries & Burial Sites. A significant historical year for this entry is 1835.
Location. 33° 3.096′ N, 96° 32.652′ W. Marker is in Wylie, Texas, in Collin County. Marker is on Saint Paul Road east of Cutter Crossing Place, on the left when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Wylie TX 75098, 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. Wylie Methodist Church (approx. 2 miles away); Gallagher House (approx. 2.3 miles away); Thomas and Mattie Brown House
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Photographed By Jesse Nelsen, January 12, 2021
2. Charles C. Stibbens Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on January 14, 2021. It was originally submitted on January 13, 2021, by Jesse Nelsen of Farmersville, Texas. This page has been viewed 249 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 13, 2021, by Jesse Nelsen of Farmersville, Texas. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
