Richmond in Fort Bend County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Wyly Martin
Photographed By Dave W, February 26, 2022
1. Wyly Martin Marker
Scout under Gen. Wm. Henry Harrison, 1813
Served under Gen. Andrew Jackson, War of 1812
Alcalde, San Felipe de Austin
Delegate to the Conventions of Texas, 1832-33
Member of the Consultation, 1835
Captain of A Company in the Army of Texas
March 7 to May 15, 1836
Chief Justice of Fort Bend County, 1838-41
Born in Georgia, 1776
Died April 2, 1842
Erected 1936 by The State of Texas. (Marker Number 9010.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Law Enforcement • War of 1812 • War, Texas Independence. In addition, it is included in the Texas 1936 Centennial Markers and Monuments series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1776.
Location. 29° 34.659′ N, 95° 45.417′ W. Marker is in Richmond, Texas, in Fort Bend County. Marker is on Front Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1000 Front St, Richmond TX 77469, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Church of The Living God, Pillar and Ground of Truth (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Old Fort (approx. ¼ mile away); Fort Bend County (approx. 0.3 miles away); Mirabeau B. Lamar (approx. 0.3 miles away); Site of Fort Bend
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Also see . . . Wyly Martin.
Martin, Wyly (1776–1842).Wyly (Wiley) Martin, soldier, judge, and legislator, was born in Georgia in 1776. As a young man he worked as a clerk, as a teacher, and at a variety of other occupations.(Submitted on December 7, 2022, by Dave W of Co, Colorado.)
Photographed By Dave W, February 26, 2022
2. Wyly Martin Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on December 12, 2022. It was originally submitted on December 7, 2022, by Dave W of Co, Colorado. This page has been viewed 145 times since then and 29 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 7, 2022, by Dave W of Co, Colorado. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
