DUANE
Hamilton County, Texas
Historical Markers in Hamilton, Texas
Duane tells the stories behind 9 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: Native History, Tales of Tragedy, Civil War, and Outlaws & Lawmen. The markers on this list were placed between 1965 and 2008. 1 is a Recorded Texas Historic Landmark.
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…
- 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…
- Hamilton County, C.S.A.placed 1965
Created and organized in 1858. By 1860 had 489 people in 78 families from 15 states. Vote in 1861 was 86-1 in favor of secession.
- United Methodist Churchplaced 1970
Congregation formed by local settlers in 1850s. First known pastor was the Rev. J. H. Perry, in 1870.
All 9 historical markers in Hamilton
Historical markers near Hamilton
- Dublin8 stories · 29 mi
- Comanche18 stories · 29 mi
- Gatesville6 stories · 31 mi
- Stephenville6 stories · 34 mi
- Goldthwaite6 stories · 36 mi
- Lometa8 stories · 37 mi
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