Coupland in Williamson County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
United States Senator Morgan C. Hamilton
Photographed By Keith Peterson
1. United States Senator Morgan C. Hamilton Marker
An outstanding patriot who acted as Secretary of War and Marine in Republic of Texas and later served the state in many roles, Morgan Hamilton in 1837 obtained a 1009-acre land grant in this area. While his brother A.J. Hamilton was Governor (1865-66), he retrieved for Texas some bonds sent to Europe during the Civil War. In 1870-77 he served as a United States Senator from Texas. His nephew Theodore Van Buren Coupland (1836-90) settled here and in 1887 founded town of Coupland on land that formerly belonged to Senator Hamilton.
Erected 1975 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 9102.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Government & Politics • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1837.
Location. 30° 27.58′ N, 97° 23.44′ W. Marker is in Coupland, Texas, in Williamson County. Marker is on Hoxie Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Coupland TX 78615, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 6 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. St. Peters United Church of Christ (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); Lund (approx. 3.7 miles away); Battle of Brushy Creek (approx. 3.9 miles away); Type Cemetery (approx. 3.9 miles away); Carlson
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Also see . . .
1. United States Senator Morgan C. Hamilton. Williamson County Texas website entry (Submitted on October 6, 2023, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
2. Morgan Calvin Hamilton (1809–1893). Handbook of Texas website entry (Submitted on November 28, 2009, by Keith Peterson of Cedar Park, Texas.)
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2. United States Senator Morgan C. Hamilton Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on October 6, 2023. It was originally submitted on November 28, 2009, by Keith Peterson of Cedar Park, Texas. This page has been viewed 1,126 times since then and 36 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on November 28, 2009, by Keith Peterson of Cedar Park, Texas. 2. submitted on October 6, 2023, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.
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