Colonel Joseph Worthington Elliott Wallace
United States Consul to the colonies in Texas, 1829-1832. A native of Philadelphia, PA. He later joined Austin's Colony, serving in campaigns leading to Texas War for Independence. In 1837, with W. B. DeWees, he platted the town of Columbus. In 1840 he was in Battle of Plum Creek, repulsing Comanche Indians; in 1842, served under Gen. Edward Burleson in defense against Mexico's invasions.
29.6992° N, 96.5620° W
Where to Find It
(Odd Fellows Rest Cemetery) (markers in NE corner of old section)
Nearby Markers
- 0.1 mi SW Hebrew Benevolence Society Cemetery Columbus
- 0.4 mi N The Rev. Jacob Scherer Columbus
- 0.4 mi N Site of the Camp Columbus
- 0.7 mi NE Columbus' Old City Cemetery Columbus
- 0.8 mi NE Exum Philip Whitfield Columbus
- 1.1 mi E Ben Marshall Baker Columbus