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Hamilton Ledbetter House

Round Top, Fayette County

Marker Text

North Carolina native Hamilton Ledbetter (1808-1888) and his wife Jane Amanda ( Peacock) (1813-1884) settled in Victoria County in 1839. Ledbetter moved to Fayette County in 1845. Soon he built this home for his large family. Ledbetter's plantation was the location of Round Top Academy which operated 1854-67. A prominent citizen, he served as Round Top marshall and state senator, 1872-74. The house was moved about one mile to this site in 1959. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1979.

Marker Details

Address 229 Hackemack Rd.
Location Description Hackemack Rd. N of Kneip Rd. on private property
Marker # 3061
Dedicated 1978
Size, Type Medallion and Plate
Code houses, residential buildings; educational topics; local officials, state officials
  • Private Property:

    True
  • Latitude, Longitude 30.048171, -96.672609

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