Grubb, Wiley Parker

(May 19, 1846- January 23, 1918) Wiley Parker Grubb, the son of Jacob N. and Mary Ann (Wiley) Grubb, was born in Walker County, Texas. He joined the Texas Rangers in 1863 and in 1865 was wounded at the battle of Dove Creek near present day San Angelo. He married Georgia Hester in 1872. In 1874 he bought land here in Coryell County from his father where he ranched and became a prominent landowner. Approximately 2 acres surrounding Grubb's grave site were deeded as a public cemetery in 1937.

Grubb, Wiley Parker is a historical marker in Ireland, Coryell County, dedicated in 1993. It is one of 44 historical markers documented in Coryell County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 120 historic sites cataloged across the county.

The site sits at 31.5531, -97.9789 near Ireland. The nearest cataloged historic site is Site of the Ireland School (historical marker), about 1.3 miles away. Others within a short drive include Evergreen-Bundrant, Sycamore, and Levita Cemetery.

This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5099002292. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.