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

Colonel Joseph Worthington Elliott Wallace

(April 8, 1796 - August 24, 1877)

Photographed By James Hulse, March 27, 2024

1. Colonel Joseph Worthington Elliott Wallace Marker

Inscription. United States Consul to the colonies in Texas, 1829-1832. A native of Philadelphia, Pa., he later joined Austin's Colony serving in campaigns leading to Texas War for Independence. In 1837, with W.B. DeWees, he platted the town of Columbus. In 1840 he was in Battle of Plum Creek, repulsing Comanche Indians; in 1842, served under Gen. Edward Burleson in defense against Mexico's invasions. Recorded - 1970

Erected 1970 by State Historical Survey Committee. (Marker Number 5708.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Native Americans • Settlements & Settlers • War, Texas Independence • Wars, Non-US. A significant historical year for this entry is 1837.

Location. 29° 42.025′ N, 96° 33.543′ W. Marker is in Columbus, Texas, in Colorado County. Marker is on Montezuma Street east of Cardinal Lane. The marker is located in the northeast section (old section) of the Odd Fellows Rest Cemetery. 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 distance of this marker. Columbus Odd Fellows Rest Cemetery (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Hebrew Benevolence Society Cemetery (approx. 0.3 miles away); The Rev. Jacob Scherer (approx.

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0.3 miles away); Site of the Camp of Gen. Joaquín Ramírez y Sesma (approx. 0.4 miles away); American Legion Memorial (approx. half a mile away); Walk of Honor (approx. half a mile away); Columbus' Old City Cemetery (approx. half a mile away); Exum Philip Whitfield (approx. 0.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Columbus.

Also see . . . Wallace, Joseph Worthington Elliot (1796–1877). Texas State Historical Association (TSHA) (Submitted on April 2, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.)

The gravestone of Colonel Joseph Worthington Elliott Wallace and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By James Hulse, March 27, 2024

2. The gravestone of Colonel Joseph Worthington Elliott Wallace and Marker

The view of the Colonel Joseph Worthington Elliott Wallace Marker in the cemetery image. Click for full size.

Photographed By James Hulse, March 27, 2024

3. The view of the Colonel Joseph Worthington Elliott Wallace Marker in the cemetery

Credits. This page was last revised on April 2, 2024. It was originally submitted on April 2, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 52 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on April 2, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.