Robert West Foster
A pioneer settler of the Sterling County area, Kentucky-born Robert West Foster came here in 1881 with his brother W. L. Foster. A rancher, R. W. Foster drove his cattle to market in Fort Worth before rail lines reached this area. He was an active civic leader, a charter member of the First Methodist Church and a director of the First National Bank of Sterling City. His contributions to the community included this site, originally part of his ranch. Recorded - 1982
31.7639° N, 101.0151° W
Where to Find It
From Sterling, City, take SH 163 south about 5.2 miles to Foster Cemetery
Nearby Markers
- <0.1 mi N William Lenard Foster Sterling City
- 1 mi NW Foster Cemetery Sterling City
- 5.2 mi N Sterling County Jail Sterling City
- 5.3 mi N State Hotel - First State Bank Sterling City
- 5.3 mi N Sterling County Sterling City
- 5.3 mi N Site of Town of Cummins Sterling City