Wharton, County seat city in Wharton County, Texas, United States
The city sits on the Colorado River banks at 31 meters elevation, with numerous buildings displaying traditional Texas architectural elements throughout its streets.
The settlement began in 1846 when Stephen F. Austin's original colonists established a community named after brothers John and William Wharton, Texas independence fighters.
European Jewish immigrants established Congregation Shearith Israel in the 1850s, creating the sole synagogue in the entire region of Wharton County.
The intersection of U.S. Route 59 and State Highway 60 provides direct access to Houston, which lies 60 miles northeast of the city.
The Caney Run mail route, established by the Republic of Texas in 1838, passed through the area before the city's official founding.
Location: Wharton County
Inception: 1846
Elevation above the sea: 31 m
Website: https://cityofwharton.com
GPS coordinates: 29.31690,-96.09690
Latest update: May 27, 2025 09:52
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