Fulton in Aransas County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Home of George W. Fulton
Photographed by Norman Frank, March 19, 2012
1. Home of George W. Fulton Marker
George W. Fulton
Born at Philadelphia, June 8, 1810
Served in the Texan Army in 1836
A pioneer resident of Refugio County
After an engineering career
of distinction elsewhere,
he returned to Texas and
became a cattle baron
Died October 31, 1893
The town of Fulton bears his name
Erected 1936 by The State of Texas. (Marker Number 2537.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Texas 1936 Centennial Markers and Monuments series list. A significant historical date for this entry is June 8, 1810.
Location. 28° 3.438′ N, 97° 2.063′ W. Marker is in Fulton, Texas, in Aransas County. It can be reached from the intersection of Henderson Street and Fulton Beach Road, on the left when traveling east. Located just inside the grounds from the parking lot. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 317 Fulton Beach Rd, Rockport TX 78382, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is on the American 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, and one of the Confederate States of America.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Fulton Mansion (here, next to this marker); An Innovator (within shouting distance of this marker); Oakhurst Innovations (within shouting distance of this marker);
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Photographed by Norman Frank, March 19, 2012
2. Home of George W. Fulton w/marker in foreground
Credits. This page was last revised on August 27, 2020. It was originally submitted on March 19, 2012. This page has been viewed 1,296 times since then and 49 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 19, 2012. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
