Corsicana in Navarro County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

George Washington Shelton

(Jan. 12, 1814 - Nov. 15, 1882)

Photographed by James Hulse, August 23, 2026

1. George Washington Shelton Marker

Inscription. A Texas War for Independence soldier. Born in Virginia. Lived in Tennessee, where he joined 15 other recruits late in 1835 to come to Texas and fight against dictator Santa Anna. Served Jan. 14 to Sept. 18, 1836. Was awarded two land bounties for military duty. Became a pioneer citizen of Navarro County.
His wife was Sara Elizabeth Johnson. They had four children: Izora, Ann Madora, George W., Jr., and Emma Tennessee. Recorded, 1967 Presented by family of Raymond Shelton Crawford.

All Honor To Our
Navarro County & Texas
Pioneers And Heroes

Erected 1967 by Texas Historical Survey Committee. (Marker Number 11634.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Settlements & Settlers • War, Texas Independence. A significant historical date for this entry is January 14, 1863.

Location. 32° 5.863′ N, 96° 28.42′ W. Marker is in Corsicana, Texas, in Navarro County. It is on North 15th Street, on the right when traveling north. Located in Oakwood Cemetery, entrance on North 15th Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Corsicana TX 75110, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally,

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this marker is in the Prairies & Lakes Region.

It is also in the American South.

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: Colonel Clinton McKamey Winkler (a few steps from this marker); Rev. Hampton McKinney (within shouting distance of this marker); David Reed Mitchell (within shouting distance of this marker); Navarro County World War Memorial (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); William Orville “Lefty” Frizzell (about 700 feet away); Samuel R. Frost (approx. 0.2 miles away); Colonel Roger Q. Mills (approx. ¼ mile away); Frank Neal Drane (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Corsicana.

Photographed by James Hulse, August 23, 2026

2. George Washington Shelton Marker

Photographed by Mike Stroud, September 17, 2012

3. George Washington Shelton Marker

Photographed by Mike Stroud, September 17, 2012

4. George Washington Shelton Marker

George Washington Shelton Marker in Oakwood Cemetery image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Mike Stroud, September 17, 2012

5. George Washington Shelton Marker in Oakwood Cemetery

Credits. This page was last revised on August 24, 2026. It was originally submitted on January 19, 2013, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. This page has been viewed 780 times since then and 46 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 24, 2026, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. 3, 4, 5. submitted on January 19, 2013, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina.