Boerne in Kendall County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
George Wilkins Kendall
(August 22, 1809 - October 21, 1867)
Photographed by James Hulse, April 26, 2021
1. George Wilkins Kendall Marker
A native of New Hampshire, George Wilkins Kendall was a journalist by profession. He was co-founder of the New Orleans "Picayune" newspaper in 1837. Kendall later wrote books chronicling his experiences with the 1841 Texan Santa Fe Expedition and the Mexican War. He moved to this area in 1857 and became a sheep rancher. His promotional efforts led to growth and development of the county, which was named for him in 1862.
Recorded - 1989
Sponsor: Boerne Area Historical Preservation Society
Erected 1989 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 2169.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • War, Mexican-American. A significant historical year for this entry is 1837.
Location. 29° 48.18′ N, 98° 44.361′ W. Marker is in Boerne, Texas, in Kendall County. It can be reached from North School Street near West Advogt Street. The marker is located in the northwest section of the Boerne Cemetery. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 820 N School St, Boerne TX 78006, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the Hill
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Boerne Cemetery (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Tunneling Texas (approx. 0.4 miles away); Beseler House (approx. half a mile away); What Was Here Before Boerne City Hall? (approx. half a mile away); St. Helena's Episcopal Church (approx. half a mile away); Early Kendall County Farming and Ranching (approx. half a mile away); One-Time Hill Country Health Capital (approx. half a mile away); Native Plants (approx. half a mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Boerne.
Photographed by James Hulse, April 26, 2021
2. George Wilkins Kendall Marker and gravestone
Photographed by James Hulse, April 26, 2021
3. George Wilkins Kendall Marker with other family graves
Photographed by James Hulse, April 26, 2021
4. George Wilkins Kendall Marker within the Boerne Cemetery
Credits. This page was last revised on July 13, 2026. It was originally submitted on April 26, 2021, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 434 times since then and 35 times this year. Last updated on July 11, 2026, by Joe Lotz of Flower Mound, Texas. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on April 26, 2021, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.
