Historical Markers of Texas logo

Historical Markers of Texas

Back to Gonzales County

Site of Hopkinsville

Gonzales, Gonzales County

Marker Text

Once a thriving pioneer community. Founded by D. S. Hopkins (1819-1917), farmer who settled here in 1852. Located in farm-ranch area. Herds started here, bound for Chisholm trail. Abandoned 1873 when the citizens moved south and founded town of Waelder on newly built railroad.

Marker Details

Address
Location Description FM 196, 5 miles North of Welder.
Marker # 2562
Dedicated 1969
Size, Type 14" x 24"
Code railroads; geology; land surveys, land companies, promotional towns
Latitude, Longitude Exact Lat/Lon Unknown

Map