Columbus in Colorado County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
William Shelby Delaney
(September 18, 1825 - December 16, 1900)
Photographed By James Hulse, March 27, 2024
1. William Shelby Delaney Marker
Inscription.
William Shelby Delaney. (September 18, 1825 - December 16, 1900). Kentucky native William S. Delaney was a college professor before being admitted to the bar in 1852. He practiced law in Tennessee until 1860, when he moved to Columbus. The Delaney family homestead was located at this site. Delaney served in the county militia during the Civil War, and later was elected to the offices of district attorney, county judge, and representative to the state legislature. He was active in civic affairs and was a lay leader at St. John's Episcopal Church. He died in Austin while visiting his daughter, and is buried in that city's Oakwood Cemetery., Researched by Elaine Luman, Sponsored by Shropshire-Upton Chapter 361, United Daughters of the Confederacy and Delaney Family Descendants
Kentucky native William S. Delaney was a college professor before being admitted to the bar in 1852. He practiced law in Tennessee until 1860, when he moved to Columbus. The Delaney family homestead was located at this site. Delaney served in the county militia during the Civil War, and later was elected to the offices of district attorney, county judge, and representative to the state legislature. He was active in civic affairs and was a lay leader at St. John's Episcopal Church. He died in Austin while visiting his daughter, and is buried in that city's Oakwood Cemetery.
Researched by Elaine Luman
Sponsored by Shropshire-Upton Chapter 361, United Daughters of the Confederacy and Delaney Family Descendants
Erected 1995 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 1201.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Government & Politics. A significant historical year for this entry is 1852.
Location. 29° 42.061′ N, 96° 32.378′ W. Marker is in Columbus, Texas, in Colorado County. Marker is on Bonham Street east of Milam Street (State Highway 52), on the left when traveling east. The marker is located along the north side of the street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Columbus TX 78934, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking
Also see . . . Delaney, William Shelby (1825–1900). Texas State Historical Association (TSHA) (Submitted on April 1, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.)
Photographed By James Hulse, March 27, 2024
2. The view of the William Shelby Delaney Marker along the street
Credits. This page was last revised on April 1, 2024. It was originally submitted on March 31, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 48 times since then. Photos:1, 2. submitted on April 1, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
