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.
Elder B. Barton. . 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.
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.)
Location. 26° 6.345′ N, 98° 15.536′ W. Marker is in Hidalgo, Texas, in Hidalgo County. Marker 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
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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.
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 380 times since then and 73 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3. submitted on May 20, 2023, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.