Wilson Van Dyke
(Dec. 25, 1817-Aug. 3, 1881) A native of South Carolina, Wilson Van Dyke served as a member of the Somervell Expedition, which was organized in 1842 to expel the Mexican Army from Texas. Under command of Col. W.S. Fisher, he crossed the Rio Grande and was captured. A survivor of the "Black Bean Episode", Van Dyke was imprisoned near Mexico City until Sept. 1844. He later participated in muster activities during the Civil War and died at his home in Bell County. Recorded - 1984
31.0197° N, 97.4842° W
Where to Find It
Resthaven Cemetery, 1 mi. S. of Belton off Conklin Rd. exit of IH 35
Nearby Markers
- 1.2 mi S Bell County Belton vicinity
- 1.2 mi S Six Miles East to Site of Little River Fort Belton
- 1.5 mi SW Site of Childers-Shanklin Mill Belton
- 1.7 mi SW Gulf, Colorado and Santa Fe Railway Planing Mill Belton
- 2.2 mi SE Elm Grove Baptist Church Belton
- 2.4 mi NE Muehlhause House Belton