Near Kerrville in Kerr County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Wharton Cemetery
Photographed by James Hulse, July 6, 2019
1. Wharton Cemetery Marker
One of the earliest settlers in Kerr County, William Watson Wharton (1799-1871) purchased 640 acres when he came here in 1857 with his wife Thankful (1803-1885) and their three sons. The family's cabin stood near this cemetery. Wharton's is the oldest marked grave in the plot. Among other graves are those of his wife, his sons William G'Laspie (1841-1919), deputy sheriff of Kerr County for over 50 years, and David Newton (1846-1938), and several grandchildren. Other pioneer settlers buried here include members of the Tatum and Love families. Wharton descendants maintain the site.
Erected 1977 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 5774.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1857.
Location. 29° 58.325′ N, 99° 5.689′ W. Marker is near Kerrville, Texas, in Kerr County. It is on Wharton Road 4 miles north of Center Point River Road, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 552 Wharton Rd, Kerrville TX 78028, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the Hill Country. 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 4 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Texas Lions Camp (approx. 2½ miles away); Brown Cemetery (approx. 3 miles away); Rising Star Lodge No. 429, A.F.& A.M (approx. 3.9 miles away); Woolls Building (approx. 3.9 miles away); Center Point Train Depot (approx. 4 miles away); Center Point, Texas (approx.
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Also see . . . Bill Wharton History. TexasEscapes.com (Submitted on September 17, 2020, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.)
Photographed by James Hulse, July 6, 2019
2. Wharton Cemetery
Photographed by James Hulse, July 6, 2019
3. William and Thankful Wharton's Original Tombstones
The old tombstones shown here were replaced with a newer tombstone for both of them together.
Photographed by James Hulse, July 6, 2019
4. Wharton Cemetery
The marker is to the left of the gate, off camera.
Photographed by Jeff Leichsenring, August 2, 2026
5. Wharton Cemetery and marker
Credits. This page was last revised on August 6, 2026. It was originally submitted on September 17, 2020, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 672 times since then and 95 times this year. Last updated on August 5, 2026, by Jeff Leichsenring of Garland, Texas. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on September 17, 2020, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. 5. submitted on August 5, 2026, by Jeff Leichsenring of Garland, Texas. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.
