Was Wilbur Cherry a Texan by birth? No, this New Yorker found himself in Texas by the young age of fifteen. He arrived in 1835, settling in Liberty County. He quickly became involved in the Texan fight for independence. The Wilbur Cherry Plaque commemorates this remarkable man and his contributions to Texas history. The plaque stands as a testament to Cherry’s adventurous spirit. He joined Captain Andrew Briscoe’s Company of Liberty Volunteers and fought bravely in the Texas Revolution. He even served under Ben Milam at the Siege of Bexar in December 1835. This experience solidified his place in Texas history. But Cherry’s story didn’t end on the battlefield. He went on to co-found the “Galveston News”, a publication that has stood the test of time. Today, the “Galveston Daily News” continues his legacy. His dedication to journalism cemented his influence on the development of Texas. The Wilbur Cherry Plaque reminds us that heroes often come from unexpected places.
Harrisburg-Jackson Cemetery Plaque
Here stands the Harrisburg-Jackson Cemetery Plaque. A simple marker yet it speaks volumes. It commemorates two intertwined cemeteries Harrisburg and