Central East Austin in Travis County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Judge Edwin Waller
Photographed By Richard Denney, February 4, 2021
1. Judge Edwin Waller Marker
Front Side
Born in Virginia, November 4, 1800 · Died in Waller County, Texas, January 3, 1881
His Wife Juliet M. De Shields Waller
Born in 1801 · Died May 13, 1867
Erected by the State of Texas 1936
Reverse
Signer of the Texas Declaration of Independence · Laid out the City of Austin and was its first Mayor ·· Waller County was named in his honor
Erected 1936 by State of Texas. (Marker Number 14409.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Texas 1936 Centennial Markers and Monuments series list. A significant historical date for this entry is January 3, 1881.
Location. 30° 15.923′ N, 97° 43.645′ W. Marker is in Austin, Texas, in Travis County. It is in Central East Austin. Marker can be reached from Navasota Street north of East 7th Street, on the right when traveling north. The marker is located in the Texas State Cemetery, Republic Hills section. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 909 Navasota Street, Austin TX 78702, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. William E. Collard (here, next to this marker); William C. Crane (here, next to this marker); Richard Ellis
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Photographed By Richard Denney, February 4, 2021
2. Judge Edwin Waller Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on February 14, 2024. It was originally submitted on February 4, 2021, by Richard Denney of Austin, Texas. This page has been viewed 198 times since then and 16 times this year. Last updated on February 12, 2024, by Jeff Leichsenring of Garland, Texas. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 4, 2021, by Richard Denney of Austin, Texas. • James Hulse was the editor who published this page.
