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United States Consul to the colonies in Texas, 1829-1832. A native of Philadelphia, PA. He later joined Austin's Colony, serving in campaigns leading to Texas War for Independence. In 1837, with W. B. DeWees, he platted the town of Columbus. In 1840 he was in Battle of Plum Creek, repulsing Comanche Indians; in 1842, served under Gen. Edward Burleson in defense against Mexico's invasions.
Wallace, Colonel Joseph Worthington Elliott is a historical marker in Columbus, Colorado County, dedicated in 1970. It is one of 110 historical markers documented in Colorado County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 129 historic sites cataloged across the county.
The site sits at 29.6992, -96.5620 near Columbus. The nearest cataloged historic site is Hebrew Benevolence Society Cemetery (historical marker), about 0.1 miles away. Others within a short drive include Site of the Camp (Ramirez y Sesma), The Rev. Jacob Scherer, and Columbus' Old City Cemetery.
This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5089005708. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
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