Texas Historical Marker #09614
William Harris Wharton. Participated in the Battle of Velasco, 1832. Member of the Convention of Texas, 1832; president of the Convention of 1833; minister of the United States, 1836-1837; member of the 5th Congress of the Republic. Born in Virginia, 1806; died March 14, 1839. #9614
?, Clute, TX, United States
Texas Historical Marker #09557
Eagle Island Plantation. Site of the home of Sarah Ann Groce Wharton (1810-1878) and William Harris Wharton (1806-1839). Member of the Convention of Texas, 1832. President of the Convention of 1833; member of the Senate of the Republic of Texas, 1836-1838; Texas minister to the United States, 1836-1837. A gathering place for distinguished people. #9557
?, Clute, TX, United States
Texas Historical Marker #09521
Dr. Branch Tanner Archer. President of the Consultation, 1835. Texas commissioner to the United States in 1835-1836. Archer County was named in his honor. Born in Virginia, 1790; died September 22, 1856. #9521
?, Clute, TX, United States