Charles Harvey Waddell 
​​(January 18, 1888 - January 28, 1950)

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Marker Text: ​A native of Arkansas, Charles Harvey Waddell came to Texas with his family at an early age. He became an automobile dealer in 1910 and in 1914 formed the Fort Bend Telephone Company. He served as county tax collector from 1919 to 1922, and from 1926 to 1930 represented Waller and Fort Bend counties in the State Legislature. Through his later business interests, including three local farmers' gins, real estate development, a lumber company, and a savings and loan institution, Waddell contributed significantly to the growth and development of Rosenberg. (1990) 

Marker No: 9077

Aluminum 18 x 28 Subject Marker

Geographic: N 29° 33.556 W 095° 48.366

Location: 2012 Avenue G, Rosenberg