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6373 Andrew Miller Gentrys Mill Cemetery, CR 108, 0.4 mi. NE of SH 36. Map dot approximate. (1823 - 1900) A frontier settler from Monroe County, Virginia, Andrew Miller migrated to Texas while still a young man. In 1856 he settled in Comanche ... 5793 Ann Whitney located in center of old Hamilton City Cemetery, just off US 281 north 7-8 blocks from courthouse square (1839 - 1867) Described as a stout lady with an engaging personality, Elizabeth (Ann) Whitney confirmed that she could be strong, brave, and resourceful ... 5794 Ann Whitney located at intersection of US 281 and Francis Marion Rd. (about 7.8 blocks north of Courthouse Square) Elizabeth (Ann) Whitney, a native of Missouri, accepted a teaching position at a newly erected rural school located about seven miles north of present ...

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17967 Brummett Cemetery 2338 CR 225 Established circa 1900 and designated Historic Texas cemetery in 2012.

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4101 Capt. John Stephen Potts Pottsville Cemetery (1816 - 1901) Born in Bradley county, Tenn. married Malinda Davis, cousin of Jefferson Davis, president of the confederate states of America. Lived ... 11924 Carlton Cemetery FM 2823 Carlton Cemetery is commemorative of the growth and decline of a fading community as agriculture and railroads changed the destiny of small Texas ... 14175 Col. George R. Freeman SH 36 at College Street, one block west of the courthouse square (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 ... 938 Cole House 105 West North Street, Hico This home was built by real estate investor J. Van Steenwyck in 1901-1902. It was purchased by John Baldwin Cole (1860-1924) and his wife, the former ...

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5763 Dr. Wm. Madison West from Hamilton, take US 281 south about 8 miles, turn west on 221, go 2.1 miles to 2414, go south 2.3 miles to CR, west on CR about 7/10 mile to dirt road off CR (on right) (cem. is approx. 100 yards off CR) Born in Tennessee, studied medicine by apprenticeship. Married Elizabeth Jane Reynolds; had seven children. In 1874 came to Hamilton County. A church ... 1304 Durham Ranch House from Hamilton, take 281 north 1/2 mile from Town Square, go east on FM 2905 5.9 miles, go south on CR 9/10 mile to house on east side of road with stone gate entrance -- from application - Built 1873 by John Jefferson Durham; 2-story rock, colonial residence. J. J. Durham was first to teach school in Hamilton. ...

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5699 Elise Waerenskjold Howard Cemetery (corner of Howard and Gentry Streets) (enter at north entrance, marker is in middle by cedar tree), Hamilton (1815 - 1895) Gifted pioneer whose 1846-1895 writings brought many settlers to Texas from her native Norway. Countrymen also found her home open ... 5700 Elise Waerenskjold Courthouse lawn; junction US 281 and SH 36, Hamilton Influential early promoter of Norwegian emigration to Texas; born Elise Tvede in 1815. In 1846, after John Reiersen migrated to Texas to found the ...

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1557 Fairy Cemetery from Hico southern city limits take FM 1602 south 9.5 miles to Cemetery (on East side of road) First called Gap for its geographic setting between two hills, this sparsely settled community became known as Martin's Gap in the 1860s after a ... 1639 First Baptist Church of Hamilton 220 South Bell Avenue, Hamilton Outgrowth of earliest known religious work in this county--preaching by Baptist Elder D. S. Babb, 1867-73. Organized in 1873. Known charter members: ... 12899 First United Methodist Church of Hico Hwy. 281 at First St In 1881, the Rev. John W. Hearn and Elder L.B. Hickman led 29 members in a newly organized Methodist church in Hico. The congregation held its early ... 2258 Francis Marion Graves Home 201 West Ross Street, Hamilton Built 1872; early Texas ranch style; 2-story, hewn rock 9409 Frederick B. Gentry in Graves Gentry Cemetery at corner of Francis Marion Rd. and Old Hwy. 22 (7-8 blocks north of Courthouse Square) (marker is in northwest corner of Graves-Gentry) Texas War for Independence soldier, 1836. Later commanded a frontier Minuteman Company. Erected by the State of texas, 1962

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2346 Hamilton County US 281 north side of Hamilton, west side of road north of W. Little St. Created February 2, 1842 from Montgomery and Houston counties; recreated January 22, 1858, organized August 2, 1858. Named in honor of General James ... 2347 Hamilton County Courthouse Courthouse lawn, Hamilton (JCT of U.S. 281 and SH 36) Before era of this impressive courthouse, Hamilton County's government was housed in stores, a rustic school, a former livery stable, a 2-story building ... 2349 Hamilton County, C.S.A. from Hamilton city limits, take US 281 north 6.6 miles to marker (in roadside park on east side of road) 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. 60 farmers were ... 2350 Hamilton National Bank Northwest corner of Town Square (Courthouse Square)(corner of US 281 and East Henry), Hamilton J. T. James and Z. C. Law had the town's first drugstore in 1876. Law appointed postmaster, used a small safe in official duties. In 1881 Dr. George ... 16815 Hurst Ranch Cemetery E side of CR 533, 0.2 mi. S of US 84, S of Shive Hurst Ranch Cemetery Established ca. 1880 Historic Texas Cemetery - 2010

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12969 Ireland Cemetery Hamilton, FM 932 to CR 428, then W 1.6 mi. to gravel road Ireland Cemetery This site was once the family burial plot for the Daniel Webster (D.W.) Edwards family. The first marked grave is for his one-year-old ...

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302 J. G. Barbee House Off CR 245 on private property RTHL medallion only 1306 John J. ("Jack") Durham in Hamilton Cemetery, Hamilton (just off US 281 north 7-8 blocks north of Courthouse Square) (marker is in rear-take first entrance into cemetery-marker is about 100 yards east of first curve in road) Born in Larkinsville, Ala.; came to Coryell County, Tex., 1857, and Hamilton, 1860. Taught school here. Acquired much land; traded 200 cattle for ... 16535 John Rankin Alford in grassy esplanade at intersection of Pecan & Railroad Sts. John Rankin Alford was born in Tennessee in 1834, and he arrived in Hamilton County, Texas, in 1860 with his wife Martha Ann (Malone). The couple ...

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2968 Knights of Pythias Lodge Hall 110 West Main Street, Hamilton Built about 1900 by C. W. Cotton, this structure was originally a one-story brick and stone building used for mercantile stores. A second story was ...

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11925 Manning-Gordon-Henderson House 121 S. Rice Avenue Local contractor Louis V. Manning built this house between 1880 and 1885 on land inherited from his father, pioneer Exekiel Manning, and lived here ... 3230 Martin's Gap from Hico southern city limits, take FM 1602 south 9.8 miles to marker (on west side of road in front of gazebo) in fairy Mountain burial site for frontiersman Jim Martin, killed here by Indians in 1860s, when county had fewer than 500 people. Gap bore his name for 20 ...

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2467 Old Hico southeast of Hico, on FM 1602, north of Honey Creek and about 0.3 mi. N of CR 237 This site on Honey Creek marks the beginning in 1856 of the settlement of Hico. Earliest families to locate here were those of John Q. Anderson, ... 3847 Olin Baptist Church from Hamilton city limits, take US 281 north 11 miles to church and marker (on east side of road) Founded in 1878 by five charter members, this church originally was named Kings Chapel. It was also known as Pleasant Hill Missionary Baptist Church ...

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3971 Pecan Wells Cemetery from Hamilton take FM 2005 west about 18 miles, marker is in front of cemetery on north side of FM 2005. A pioneer community named Lookout began to develop in this area traversed by the Lampasas River and nearby Lookout Mountain during the 1870s and ... 4113 Presbyterian Church 600 North Rice Avenue (US 281 at Whitney) Organized Sept. 5, 1880, by Rev. John A. McMurray, evangelist of Central Texas Presbytery. Its building of early 1880s was first frame church erected ...

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4318 Rock House Masonic Lodge From Hamilton take SH 22 east about 3.5 miles, turn south on CR 301 and proceed about 2.2 miles to site. Marker reported missing Dec. 1989. -- (RTHL medallion only)

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6375 Saint Mary's Episcopal Church 120 West Main Street, Hamilton First Episcopal church in Hamilton County. Services were begun 1868 in home of Mrs. E. D. Bell, Rt. Rev. Alexander Gregg; first bishop of Texas, ... 4687 Shive from Hamilton take US 281 south about 8 miles to FM 221, go west about 5 miles to marker (Marker is at intersection with spur 221 on north side of FM 221) In area settled in 1870s. Some of the earliest settlers were Connels, McKinleys, Nettletons, and Roddys. First school, Union Hill, opened in 1883; ... 5074 St. Paul's Lutheran Church from Hamilton, 7 miles southeast on FM 932 towards Aleman, then 1.5 miles south on FM 3340. A number of German immigrants settled in this area in the late 19th century. Initially known as Pleasant Point, the settlement was later renamed ...

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5562 Trinity Lutheran Church 11860 FM 218 W German Lutherans in Pottsville and surrounding communities formed an evangelical Lutheran congregation in 1891. The first resident pastor, the Rev. ... 5582 Twin Oaks end of Baker Street at Campbell Lane (in front of house), Hamilton 222 Baker Street (off US 281), Hamilton Named for historic trees. Built 1904 by Dr. Chas. C. Baker (1872-1942), city's first resident dentist, descendant of the Beemans, one of Dallas' ... 9410 Twin Oaks (off US 281) Between these trees Wm. Willis took refuge on Dec. 24, 1866, but was shot fatally by Indians. He was riding a mule to a dance when attacked. Recorded ...

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5599 United Methodist Church 215 West Main Street, Hamilton Congregation formed by local settlers in 1850s. First known pastor was the Rev. J. H. Perry, in 1870. Among early members were families of Isaac ... 9411 United Methodist Church of Fairy from Hico so. city limits, take FM 1602 south 9.8 mi.; church is of 1602 on west side up the hill (behind Baptist Church) First church organized in Fairy. Chartered as "Martin's Gap Methodist Mission" on July 3, 1886, under the Rev. J. S. Moore. Charter members were ...

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282 William Thatcher Baker I.O.O.F. (International Order of Odd Fellows) Cemtery, (7-8 blocks) (north of Courthouse Square on US 281 north), Hamilton (Marker is located in rear north east corner) Farmer, rancher, merchant, and ginner. Born in Ohio, in 1850 he moved to Pleasant Run, Dallas County, Texas. Married Miss Emily Beeman, the daughter ...