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Eagle Island Plantation

Clute, Brazoria County

Marker Text

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.

Marker Details

Address
Location Description Restwood Cemetery, Plantation Dr.
Marker # 9557
Dedicated 1936
Size, Type 1936 Centennial - Subject Marker (gray granite)
Code plantations
Latitude, Longitude 29.022244, -95.420085

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