Marker Inscription
(Jan. 12, 1814-Nov. 15, 1882) A Texas War for Independence soldier. Born in Virginia. Lived in Tennessee, where he joined 15 other recruits late in 1835 to come to Texas and fight against dictator Santa Anna. Served Jan. 14 to Sept. 18, 1836. Was awarded two land bounties for military duty. Became a pioneer citizen of Navarro County. His wife was Sara Elizabeth Johnson. They had four children: Izora, Ann Madora, George W., Jr., and Emma Tennessee. Recorded, 1967 Presented by family of Raymond Shelton Crawford.
About this site
George Washington Shelton is a historical marker in Corsicana, Navarro County, dedicated in 1967. It is one of 128 historical markers documented in Navarro County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 218 historic sites cataloged across the county.
The site sits at 32.1052, -96.4716 near Corsicana. The nearest cataloged historic site is Col. Clinton McKamey Winkler (historical marker), about under a tenth of a mile away. Others within a short drive include David Reed Mitchell, Frost, Samuel R., and YMCA of Corsicana.
This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5349011634. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
