Waco in McLennan County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Dr. Rufus Columbus Burleson
Photographed By James Hulse, July 19, 2021
1. Dr. Rufus Columbus Burleson Marker
Baylor University • • Born in
Alabama August 7, 1823 • Died
May 14, 1901
His Wife
Georgia J. Burleson
Born September 23, 1833
Died June 11, 1924
Erected 1936 by State of Texas. (Marker Number 1277.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Education. In addition, it is included in the Texas 1936 Centennial Markers and Monuments series list. A significant historical date for this entry is May 14, 1901.
Location. 31° 32.243′ N, 97° 6.679′ W. Marker is in Waco, Texas, in McLennan County. Marker can be reached from the intersection of South 5th Street and Oakwood Avenue. The marker is located in the northwest section of the Oakwood Cemetery, Block 1, Lot 98. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2124 South 5th Street, Waco TX 76706, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Confederate Veterans Memorial (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Confederate Veterans Monument (about 500 feet away); Robertson (about 600 feet away); Ole Canuteson (about 600 feet away); Dr. John Henry Sears (about 600 feet away); Oakwood Cemetery
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Also see . . . Burleson, Rufus Columbus (1823–1901).
Rufus C. Burleson, pioneer Baptist minister and college president, the son of Jonathan and Elizabeth (Byrd) Burleson, was born on August 7, 1823, near Decatur, Alabama. His mother was descended from the Byrd family of Virginia. He entered Summerville Academy in 1837 and remained for two years, then spent some time at schools in Danville and Decatur. His desire was to be a lawyer. After a religious conversion in April 1839, however, he felt a call to preach. Source: The Handbook of Texas(Submitted on August 1, 2021, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.)
Additional commentary.
1. State of Texas 1936 Historical Marker
This marker is a part of the State of Texas Historical markers for education. It also has information about the marker from the Atlas of Texas Historical sites including a Texas State marker number.
— Submitted August 1, 2021, 
by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
Photographed By James Hulse, July 19, 2021
2. Dr. Rufus Columbus Burleson gravestone and Marker
Photographed By James Hulse, July 19, 2021
3. The view of the Dr. Rufus Columbus Burleson Marker from the cemetery
Public Domain, circa 1900
4. Dr. Rufus Columbus Burleson
Credits. This page was last revised on August 2, 2021. It was originally submitted on August 1, 2021, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 178 times since then and 25 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on August 2, 2021, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
