Austin
Travis County, Texas
30 15.893' N 97 43.625' W

Text: Came to Texas from Tennessee. Prominent orator, jurist, and prosecutor. Delegate to the Texas Secession Convention 1861. Joined Confederate Army as Captain Company "B" Texas Terry Rangers. After Terry was killed Wharton was elected Colonel and led this famous regiment Battle of Shiloh and Kentucky Campaign 1862. Twice wounded and made Brigadier General for bravery in action. Promoted Major General in 1863 after brilliant fighting Chikamauga Campaign. Gallantly led Cavalry Corps Red River Campaign to prevent invasion of Texas 1864.