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

Elder B. Barton

Photographed by James Hulse, April 21, 2023

1. Elder B. Barton Marker

Inscription. Born in New York City in 1806, Elder Barton was a formative figure in Hidalgo County history. Barton joined the Republic of Texas Army on March 13, 1836, and fought at the Battle of San Jacinto under Capt. Robert J. Calder. He married Santitos Balli of Matamoros, Tamps., Mexico, and had 16 children including Washington Barton. Through his veteran land grants and supplying business, Barton heavily influenced Hidalgo County's economy. The first mention of Elder Barton in Texas is documented in 1835 when Barton paid Sterling Clack Robertson, an empresario, to receive one fourth league (1.1071 acres) of land in Robertson's Colony. Elder Barton passed away on Aug. 4, 1884 at his ranch.

Erected 2013 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 17622.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Hispanic Americans • Settlements & Settlers • War, Texas Independence. A significant historical date for this entry is March 13, 1836.

Location. 26° 6.345′ N, 98° 15.536′ W. Marker is in Hidalgo, Texas, in Hidalgo County. It is at the intersection of North 3rd Street and East Brazil Avenue, on the right when traveling south on North 3rd Street. The marker is located in the central section of the Hidalgo City Cemetery. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 105 North 3rd Street, Hidalgo TX 78557, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in South Texas.

It is also in the American South.

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

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of this marker: Hidalgo City Cemetery (a few steps from this marker); Town of Hidalgo (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Approximate Site of Mission San Joaquin del Monte a Visita (about 500 feet away); Vela Building (approx. ¼ mile away); Old Hidalgo County Jail (approx. half a mile away); Old Hidalgo County Courthouse (approx. half a mile away); Old Hidalgo School (approx. half a mile away); Water Under the Bridge / Agua Bajo el Puente (approx. 0.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Hidalgo.

Photographed by James Hulse, April 21, 2023

2. Elder B. Barton Marker

The Elder B. Barton Marker is on the right side of the two markers image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, April 21, 2023

3. The Elder B. Barton Marker is on the right side of the two markers

Credits. This page was last revised on May 20, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 20, 2023, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 789 times since then and 66 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on May 20, 2023, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.