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First Black sheriff ever elected in the U.S. finally gets his own historical marker in Fort Bend County

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A new historical marker now stands in Fort Bend County, honoring a man whose journey from slavery to public office changed the course of Texas history.

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First Black elected U.S. sheriff Walter Moses Burton honored with Texas marker

The official Texas Historical Marker honoring Walter Moses Burton was unveiled Friday outside the Fort Bend County Courthouse.

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First Black sheriff ever elected in the U.S. finally gets his own historical marker in Fort Bend County

A new historical marker now stands in Fort Bend County, honoring a man whose journey from slavery to public office changed the course of Texas history.

·Houston, United States
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KHOU 11 broke the news in Houston, United States on Friday, February 20, 2026.
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