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

Dr. George Washington Barnett

Photographed By James Hulse, November 29, 2021

1. Dr. George Washington Barnett Marker

Inscription. Born in South Carolina
December 12, 1793
Killed by Indians
October 8, 1848
Served in the Army of Texas, 1835-36
Signed the
Texas Declaration of Independence, 36
Member of the Senate of the Second,
Third, Fourth, Fifth, Sixth, and Seventh
Congresses of the Republic

Erected 1936 by State of Texas. (Marker Number 306.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • War, Texas Independence • Wars, US Indian. In addition, it is included in the Texas 1936 Centennial Markers and Monuments series list. A significant historical date for this entry is October 8, 1848.

Location. 29° 30.645′ N, 97° 27.035′ W. Marker is in Gonzales, Texas, in Gonzales County. Marker can be reached from the intersection of North College Street and Clay Street. The marker is located in the northwestern section of the old City Cemetery. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Gonzales TX 78629, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Matthew Caldwell (a few steps from this marker); Valentine Bennet (within shouting distance of this marker); Gonzales City Cemetery (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Masonic Cemetery (approx.

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0.4 miles away); In Honor of the Men of Gonzales High School (approx. 0.4 miles away); Gonzales Masonic Cemetery Veterans Memorial (approx. 0.4 miles away); Amasa Turner (approx. half a mile away); William A. Matthews (approx. half a mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Gonzales.

Also see . . . Barnett, George Washington (1793–1848).

George Washington Barnett, early settler, son of William and Margaret Barnett, was born in Lancaster County, South Carolina, on December 12, 1793. He attended Waxhaw Academy in South Carolina, received medical training, probably under direction of a preceptor, and began practice in Williamson County, Tennessee. In 1823 he went to Mississippi and in 1834 to what later became Burleson County, Texas. Source: The Handbook of Texas

(Submitted on December 5, 2021, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.)

Additional commentary.
1. Dr. George Washington Barnett - State of Texas 1936 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

The Dr. George Washington Barnett Marker is the marker in the back of the two markers image. Click for full size.

Photographed By James Hulse, November 29, 2021

2. The Dr. George Washington Barnett Marker is the marker in the back of the two markers

marker from the Atlas of Texas Historical sites including a Texas State marker number.

— Submitted December 5, 2021, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.

The view of the Dr. George Washington Barnett Marker in the cemetery image. Click for full size.

Photographed By James Hulse, November 29, 2021

3. The view of the Dr. George Washington Barnett Marker in the cemetery

Credits. This page was last revised on January 15, 2024. It was originally submitted on December 5, 2021, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 258 times since then and 40 times this year. Last updated on January 15, 2024, by Jeff Leichsenring of Garland, Texas. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on December 6, 2021, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.