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. 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. It 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.

Regionally, this marker is in the American South

and on the Gulf Coast.

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,

one of the Confederate States of America,

and the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Jesse H. Johnson (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Charles William Tait Home (about

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600 feet away); The Montgomery House (about 600 feet away); Site of J. Light Townsend Homestead (about 600 feet away); William Demetris Lacey (approx. 0.2 miles away); Asa Townsend (approx. ¼ mile away); First United Methodist Church of Columbus (approx. ¼ mile away); William B. DeWees (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Columbus.

Also see . . . Delaney, William Shelby (1825–1900). Texas State Historical Association (TSHA) (Submitted on April 1, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.)

The view of the William Shelby Delaney Marker along the street image. Click for full size.

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 281 times since then and 26 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 1, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.