Fulton in Aransas County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Fulton
Photographed By Norman Frank, March 19, 2012
1. Fulton Marker
Inscription.
Fulton. . Located on Aransas Bay, the city of Fulton has a history closely associated with the fishing and shipping industry. The town was founded in 1867 by Geroge Ware Fulton, whose mansion is an important local landmark. Schools, churches, and businesses were quickly established in the town. A one-room schoolhouse built in 1886, was relocated and adapted for use as a city hall. In recent years tourism and commercial fishing and shrimping have become the city’s most important economic pursuits. The City of Fulton was incorporated in 1978. (1988)
Located on Aransas Bay, the city of Fulton has a history closely associated with the fishing and shipping industry. The town was founded in 1867 by Geroge Ware Fulton, whose mansion is an important local landmark. Schools, churches, and businesses were quickly established in the town. A one-room schoolhouse built in 1886, was relocated and adapted for use as a city hall. In recent years tourism and commercial fishing and shrimping have become the city’s most important economic pursuits. The City of Fulton was incorporated in 1978.
(1988)
Erected 1988 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 2080.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1867.
Location. 28° 3.793′ N, 97° 2.432′ W. Marker is in Fulton, Texas, in Aransas County. Marker is on North 7th Street north of Cactus Street, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 205 N 7th St, Fulton TX 78358, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on March 19, 2012. This page has been viewed 780 times since then and 4 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on March 19, 2012. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.