Seguin in Guadalupe County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

Claiborne West

Photographed by Jeff Leichsenring, March 1, 2026

1. Claiborne West Marker

Inscription. Born in Tennessee 1803
Delegate to the Convention 1832 and the
Consultation, 1835. Member of the
Council, Provisional Government of Texas
Delegate to the Convention, March 2, 1836
and Signer of the Texas Declaration of
Independence. Soldier and Congressman
Republic of Texas
Died September 10, 1866

Erected 1962 by State of Texas. (Marker Number 898.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • War, Texas Independence. A significant historical date for this entry is March 2, 1836.

Location. 29° 33.594′ N, 97° 57.716′ W. Marker is in Seguin, Texas, in Guadalupe County. It can be reached from East Klein Street 0.1 miles east of South River Street. The marker is located in the southwest section of the Riverside Cemetery in the section called Smith Cemetery, toward the corner back fence. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Seguin TX 78155, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the Hill Country

and in the San Antonio Metropolitan Area.

It is also in the American South.

Globally, it is in North America,

a Gulf of Mexico state,

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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: Ezekiel Smith (a few steps from this marker); Jonathan Douglass (a few steps from this marker); Timothy Pickering Jones (within shouting distance of this marker); Samuel Millett (within shouting distance of this marker); John F. McGuffin (within shouting distance of this marker); Riverside Cemetery (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); Calaboose (approx. 0.4 miles away); Campbell Cabin (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Seguin.

Also see . . . West, Claiborne (ca. 1800–1866).

Upon the formation of the General Council West was selected to represent the Jefferson Municipality. At the Convention of 1836 he signed the declaration of independence from Mexico. During the Runaway Scrape West returned to Southeast Texas, where he furnished provisions to soldiers prior to the battle of San Jacinto. Photographed by James Hulse, May 4, 2022

2. Claiborne West Marker
Source: The Handbook of Texas

(Submitted on May 6, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.)

Additional commentary.
1. State of Texas 1962 Marker
This marker is a part of the State of Texas Historical markers for the War of Texas Independence. It also has information about the marker from the Atlas of Texas Historical sites including a Texas State marker number.

— Submitted May 6, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.

The West family gravestone and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, May 4, 2022

3. The West family gravestone and Marker

The Claiborne West Marker is in the far corner of the cemetery image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, May 4, 2022

4. The Claiborne West Marker is in the far corner of the cemetery

Credits. This page was last revised on March 2, 2026. It was originally submitted on May 6, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 378 times since then and 25 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on March 2, 2026, by Jeff Leichsenring of Garland, Texas. 2, 3, 4. submitted on May 6, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.