Schulenburg in Fayette County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

Col. William F. Upton

(1832 - 1887)

Photographed by Brian Anderson, January 20, 2025

1. Col. William F. Upton Marker

Inscription. Coming to Texas in 1853, W. F. Upton settled near High Hill. He organized (1861) and was Lieutenant Colonel of Texas state troops guarding frontiers and coastline during the Civil War. A leading state legislator in 1866 and 1879-85, he aided post-war recovery in Texas. Had a store in Schulenburg many years. A West Texas County, created soon after he died, honors name of Col. Upton and a brother, Col. John C. Upton, a hero killed at second battle of Manassas in 1862.
Recorded-1976

Erected 1976 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 5614.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Settlements & Settlers • War, US Civil.

Location. 29° 41.094′ N, 96° 55.097′ W. Marker is in Schulenburg, Texas, in Fayette County. It is on Russek Street, on the right when traveling south. Marker is located in the Schulenburg City Cemetery. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Schulenburg TX 78956, 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: Schulenburg City Cemetery (within shouting distance of this marker); Carl T. Morene: A Shorthorn Forever (within shouting distance of this marker); Lyons Family Cemetery (about

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400 feet away, measured in a direct line); William B. Bridgers (about 400 feet away); Jacob Wolters Log Cabin (approx. ¾ mile away); St. James Missionary Baptist Church (approx. ¾ mile away); Schulenburg (approx. ¾ mile away); Turner Hall (approx. 0.8 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Schulenburg.

Also see . . . Upton, William Felton (1832–1887) - The Handbook of Texas Online. Texas State Historical Association (TSHA) (Submitted on January 21, 2025, by Brian Anderson of New Albany, Ohio.)

Col. William F. Upton Gravesite image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Brian Anderson, January 20, 2025

2. Col. William F. Upton Gravesite

Credits. This page was last revised on January 21, 2025. It was originally submitted on January 21, 2025, by Brian Anderson of New Albany, Ohio. This page has been viewed 180 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 21, 2025, by Brian Anderson of New Albany, Ohio.