Col. William F. Upton
(1832-1887)
Marker Text: Coming to Texas in 1853, W.F Upton settled near High Hill. He organized (1861) and was lieutenant colonel of Texas state troops guarding frontiers and coastline during the civil war. A leading state legislator in 1866 and 1879-85, he aided post-war recovery in Texas had a store in Schulenburg many years. A west Texas county created soon after he died, honors name of Col. Upton and a brother Col. John C. Upton, a hero killed at second battle of Manassas in 1862. (1976)
Marker No: 5614
Grave Marker
Geographic: 29.684166,-96.918106
Location: Shulenburg City Cemetery, 1111 Eilers Street, Schulenburg