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

Robert West Foster

(Oct. 29, 1850 - May 9, 1929)

Photographed by Brian Anderson, September 25, 2024

1. Robert West Foster Marker

Inscription. A pioneer settler of the Sterling County area, Kentucky-born Robert West Foster came here in 1881 with his brother W. L. Foster. A rancher, R. W. Foster drove his cattle to market in Fort Worth before rail lines reached this area. He was an active civic leader, a charter member of the First Methodist Church and a director of the First National Bank of Sterling City. His contributions to the community included this site, originally part of his ranch.
Recorded - 1982

Erected 1982 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 4303.)

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

Location. 31° 45.841′ N, 101° 0.909′ 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

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the Anglosphere.

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: William Lenard 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.

Robert West Foster Gravesite image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Brian Anderson, September 25, 2024

2. Robert West 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 323 times since then and 33 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 17, 2024, by Brian Anderson of New Albany, Ohio.