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Twin Oaks

Hamilton, Hamilton County

Marker Text

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' founding families; graduate, Baltimore College of Dental Surgery, Republican state executive committeeman for 26 years. Dr. Baker built "Twin Oaks" with ball-and billiard rooms unique in Hamilton. At death of widow, Alma Nicholson Baker, 1958, the home was sold to Andrew Campbell. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark, 1968

Marker Details

Address
Location Description end of Baker Street at Campbell Lane (in front of house), Hamilton 222 Baker Street (off US 281), Hamilton
Marker # 5582
Dedicated 1968
Size, Type Medallion and Plate
Code lumber topics; houses, residential buildings
Latitude, Longitude 31.693612, -98.121555

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