Georgetown in Williamson County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
William Cornelius Dalrymple
(August 3, 1814 – March 29, 1898)
Photographed By Keith Peterson, June 28, 2007
1. William Cornelius Dalrymple Marker
North Carolina native William Cornelius Dalrymple served in the Texas Revolutionary forces and as a Texas Ranger during the 1830s. He married Elizabeth Wilbarger in Bastrop County, Texas, in 1840, and settled on the San Gabriel River in 1846. He served Williamson County as one of six commissioners to select the county seat, as Tax Assessor/Collector, and as State Representative in 1855 and 1857. In 1860 Texas Governor Sam Houston appointed him his aide-de-camp and Commander in Chief of the Texas Militia. In 1865 he served as state Senator and delegate to Texas’ Constitutional Convention.
Erected 1994 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 15002.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Settlements & Settlers • War, Texas Independence. A significant historical year for this entry is 1840.
Location. 30° 37.485′ N, 97° 40.565′ W. Marker is in Georgetown, Texas, in Williamson County. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 200 E 20th St, Georgetown TX 78626, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. John McQueen Taylor (within shouting distance of this marker); A. W. Sillure House (approx. half a mile away); Harrell-Stone House (approx. half a mile away); J. A. McDougle Home (approx. half a mile away); W.Y. Penn Home (approx. half a mile away); Cooper Sansom House (approx. 0.6 miles away); Marsh F. Smith House
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Photographed By Keith Peterson, July 7, 2018
2. William Cornelius Dalrymple Marker
Photographed By Keith Peterson, June 28, 2007
3. William Cornelius Dalrymple Tombstone
Credits. This page was last revised on November 29, 2020. It was originally submitted on December 14, 2009, by Keith Peterson of Cedar Park, Texas. This page has been viewed 1,017 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on December 14, 2009, by Keith Peterson of Cedar Park, Texas. 2. submitted on July 8, 2018, by Keith Peterson of Cedar Park, Texas. 3. submitted on December 14, 2009, by Keith Peterson of Cedar Park, Texas. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.
