Pleasanton in Atascosa County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

George Washington Marion Duck

Photographed by Dave W, December 26, 2025

1. George Washington Marion Duck Marker

Inscription.
Between 1852 and 1854, George Washington Marion (G.W.M.) Duck (1828-1899), his wife, Evaline White Duck (1829-1891), and their children left Somerset, Kentucky, and settled southwest of San Antonio in an area eventually called Somerset. In 1854, Duck was sworn in as Bexar County Constable and then, after Atascosa County was formed from Bexar County in 1856, elected Atascosa County Tax Assessor-Collector in 1858. He held that position until 1873 when he was elected Sheriff for multiple terms. In the early 1890s, Duck lost his wife and daughters to smallpox and buried them on his Pleasanton property. Duck later donated that portion adjoining an existing cemetery that is now known as Pleasanton City Cemetery. As a dedicated public servant, G.W.M. Duck passed away on May 22, 1899, and is buried in Pleasanton City Cemetery.

Erected 2016 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 18432.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Law Enforcement. A significant historical year for this entry is 1829.

Location. 28° 57.888′ N, 98° 29.495′ W. Marker is in Pleasanton, Texas, in Atascosa County. It can be reached from the intersection of North Bryant Street and W Adams Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 666 N Bryant St, Pleasanton TX 78064, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the Hill Country

and in the San Antonio Metropolitan Area.

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,

and one of the Confederate States of America.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Pleasanton City Cemetery

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(within shouting distance of this marker); First Presbyterian Church of Pleasanton (about 800 feet away, measured in a direct line); Pleasanton School Integration (approx. 0.2 miles away); First Baptist Church of Pleasanton (approx. 0.4 miles away); Old Rock Schoolhouse (approx. 0.4 miles away); Pleasanton First United Methodist Church (approx. half a mile away); Pleasanton Church of Christ (approx. half a mile away); Pleasanton (approx. 0.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Pleasanton.

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Photographed by Dave W, December 26, 2025

2. George Washington Marion Duck Marker

Marker and headstone.

Photographed by Dave W, December 26, 2025

3. George Washington Marion Duck Marker

Headstone

Photographed by Dave W, December 26, 2025

4. George Washington Marion Duck Marker

Looking at marker with the intersection of Bryant and Adams St in the background.

Credits. This page was last revised on January 1, 2026. It was originally submitted on January 1, 2026, by Dave W of Co, Colorado. This page has been viewed 55 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on January 1, 2026, by Dave W of Co, Colorado. • James Hulse was the editor who published this page.