Details for Wilson Van Dyke
Historical Marker — Atlas Number 5027005859
Data
| Marker Number | 5859 |
| Atlas Number | 5027005859 |
| Marker Title | Wilson Van Dyke |
| Index Entry | Van Dyke, Wilson |
| Address | |
| City | Belton |
| County | Bell |
| UTM Zone | 14 |
| UTM Easting | 644685 |
| UTM Northing | 3432845 |
| Subject Codes | military topics |
| Marker Year | 1984 |
| Recorded Texas Historic Landmark | No |
| Marker Location | Resthaven Cemetery, 1 mi. S. of Belton off Conklin Rd. exit of IH 35 |
| Private Property | No |
| Marker Condition | In Situ |
| Marker Size | grave marker |
| Marker Text | (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 |