Near Sterling City in Sterling County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

William Lenard Foster

(Jan. 1, 1858 - Aug. 23, 1950)

Photographed by Brian Anderson, August 10, 2024

1. William Lenard Foster Marker

Inscription. Navarro County native William Lenard Foster migrated to this area in 1881 with his brother Robert West Foster. One of the region's pioneer settlers, W. L. Foster was a prominent rancher and landowner and was elected one of the first commissioners of Sterling County. A founder of the First Methodist Church, he served as president and director of the First National Bank of Sterling City from its founding in 1910 until his death in 1950.
Recorded - 1982

Erected 1982 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 5835.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1881.

Location. 31° 45.836′ N, 101° 0.915′ W. Marker is near Sterling City, Texas, in Sterling County. It can be reached from Foster Cemetery Road. Marker is located in Foster Cemetery. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Sterling City TX 76951, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Big Country.

Globally, it is in North America,

a Gulf of Mexico state,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

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Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain,

the Comanchería,

the Republic of Texas,

and one of the Confederate States of America.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 6 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Robert West Foster (a few steps from this marker); Foster Cemetery (approx. one mile away); Sterling County Jail (approx. 5.2 miles away); State Hotel – First State Bank (approx. 5.3 miles away); Sterling County (approx. 5.3 miles away); Town of Cummins (approx. 5.3 miles away); Montvale (approx. 5½ miles away); Concho, San Saba & Llano Valley Railroad Station (approx. 5.7 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Sterling City.

William Lenard Foster Gravesite image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Brian Anderson, August 10, 2024

2. William Lenard Foster Gravesite

Credits. This page was last revised on November 17, 2024. It was originally submitted on November 17, 2024, by Brian Anderson of New Albany, Ohio. This page has been viewed 228 times since then and 34 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 17, 2024, by Brian Anderson of New Albany, Ohio.