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Wharton Cemetery

Center Point, Kerr County

Marker Text

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. (1977) Incise in base: Marker Sponsor: Descendants of David N. Wharton

Marker Details

Address
Location Description from Center Point, take SH 187 4 miles northwest to Wharton Road
Marker # 5774
Dedicated 1977
Size, Type 18" x 28"
Code cemetery; law enforcement
Latitude, Longitude 29.971977, -99.09475

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