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![]() Prospective landowners first came to the plains of the Colorado River in 1822, having been led there by Stephen F. Austin under contract with the Mexican Government. The Mexican Imperial Colonization Law of 1823 granted 177 acres to the heads of families for farming, 4428 acres for raising cattle and 80 extra acres for each slave owned by the settler.During the time of the Republic of Texas, 1836-1846, the area was divided into three counties: Matagorda, Jackson, and Colorado, each consisting of isolated plantation homes and two growing towns, Preston and Egypt.
There are eleven parks throughout Wharton. Above is Riverfront Park, located under the 1930 Hwy. 59 bridge, is a relaxing atmosphere for picnic and day use with barbecue pits, tables, and restrooms. Take a relaxing stroll along the banks of the Colorado River, fish from a pier, bicycle on nature trails, or picnic. Come and enjoy Wharton. Dinosaur Park is located on the west end of Riverfront Park in downtown Wharton along the bank of Colorado River. The park features a life size dinosaur sculpture. Wharton is truly a green city. |
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