Historical Marker
Wharton County
Historical marker location:
101 Burleson St., Wharton, Texas
( 101 Burleson, Courthouse Square, Wharton)
Marker installed: 1936
Wharton County, created April 3, 1846, from Matagorda and Jackson counties, Organized same year. Named for William H. Wharton, 1806-1839, Texas minister to the United States 1836-1837, and his brother John A. Wharton 1809-1839. Adjutant at San Jacinto; member of Congress of the Republic of Texas 1837-1839.
Wharton the county seat.