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Hamilton County, Texas
Historical Markers in Hamilton, Texas
Duane tells the stories behind 26 Texas historical markers in Hamilton, in Hamilton County. Each one is hand-told in his own voice, with the official marker text right alongside. Common themes here: Civil War, Native History, Tales of Tragedy, and Texas Revolution. The markers on this list were placed between 1936 and 2014. 10 are Recorded Texas Historic Landmarks.
Start with these Hamilton stories
- Ann Whitneyplaced 1993
(1839 - 1867) Described as a stout lady with an engaging personality, Elizabeth (Ann) Whitney confirmed that she could be strong, brave, and…
- Ann Whitneyplaced 1992
Elizabeth (Ann) Whitney, a native of Missouri, accepted a teaching position at a newly erected rural school located about seven miles north of…
- Col. George R. Freemanplaced 2008
(1830-1910) Kentucky native George Freeman came to Texas in the 1840s. He fought for the Confederacy during the Civil War, then came to Austin as…
- Durham Ranch Houseplaced 1962
-- from application - Built 1873 by John Jefferson Durham; 2-story rock, colonial residence. J. J. Durham was first to teach school in Hamilton.
- Frederick B. Gentryplaced 1962
Texas War for Independence soldier, 1836. Later commanded a frontier Minuteman Company. Erected by the State of texas, 1962
- Hamilton County Courthouseplaced 1967
Before era of this impressive courthouse, Hamilton County's government was housed in stores, a rustic school, a former livery stable, a 2-story…
Plan your visit
- Visit Hamilton: things to do and historic downtownHamilton EDC
- Hamilton Historic Main StreetHamilton Historic Main Street
All 26 historical markers in Hamilton
- Ann Whitney1993
- Ann Whitney1992
- Brummett Cemetery2014
- Col. George R. Freeman2008
- Dr. Wm. Madison West1967
- Durham Ranch House1962
- Elise Waerenskjold1968
- Elise Waerenskjold1968
- First Baptist Church of Hamilton1971
- Francis Marion Graves Home1963
- Frederick B. Gentry1962
- Hamilton County1936
- Hamilton County Courthouse1967
- Hamilton County, C.S.A.1965
- Hamilton National Bank1966
- Ireland Cemetery2002
- John J. ("Jack") Durham1972
- Knights of Pythias Lodge Hall1987
- Manning-Gordon-Henderson House1999
- Pecan Wells Cemetery1994
- Presbyterian Church1967
- Saint Mary's Episcopal Church1966
- Shive1970
- St. Paul's Lutheran Church1989
- Twin Oaks1968
- United Methodist Church1970
Historical markers near Hamilton
- Pearl6 stories · 21 mi
- Star5 stories · 22 mi
- Dublin vicinity9 stories · 27 mi
- Gatesville20 stories · 27 mi
- Adamsville5 stories · 28 mi
- Dublin16 stories · 30 mi
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