Salado in Bell County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

Hermon and Margaret L. Aiken

Photographed By Keith Peterson, February 2, 2008

1. Hermon and Margaret L. Aiken Marker

Inscription.

New Hampshire native Hermon (Herman) Aiken worked in Illinois and Tennessee before moving to New Orleans. There, he served as a ship’s captain taking supplies to Galveston in support of the Texas Revolution. He lived in Texas by 1840. In 1846, with five children from his marriage to Mary Ann (Taylor), he wed German-born Margaret E. (Louchious) and in 1851 settled near Belton on Cedar Creek. The couple had seven children, and Hermon worked as a surveyor. The family moved to Salado in 1859, and Hermon served as trustee for the new Salado college. A community leader, he was active in the Cumberland Presbyterian Church and the Freemasons.

Erected 2005 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 14567.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Education • Fraternal or Sororal Organizations • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1840.

Location. 30° 56.193′ N, 97° 31.901′ W. Marker is in Salado, Texas, in Bell County. Marker can be reached from Baines St. Located in the Salado Cemetery. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Salado TX 76571, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. James Lowry Smith (a few steps from this marker); James Anderson (a few steps from this marker); George Washington Baines

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(a few steps from this marker); Dr. Welborn Barton and Louisa Adeline Barton (a few steps from this marker); Capt. Milton Wesley Damron (a few steps from this marker); The Rev. James E. and Fannie F. Ferguson (within shouting distance of this marker); Robert Bonner Halley (within shouting distance of this marker); Salado Cemetery (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Salado.

Photographed By James Hulse, August 4, 2022

2. Hermon and Margaret L. Aiken Marker

The view of the Hermon and Margaret L. Aiken Marker from the cemetery image. Click for full size.

Photographed By James Hulse, August 4, 2022

3. The view of the Hermon and Margaret L. Aiken Marker from the cemetery

Hermon Aiken Gravestone image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Keith Peterson, February 2, 2008

4. Hermon Aiken Gravestone

Margaret Aiken Gravestone and marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Keith Peterson, February 2, 2008

5. Margaret Aiken Gravestone and marker

Credits. This page was last revised on August 5, 2022. It was originally submitted on March 30, 2010, by Keith Peterson of Cedar Park, Texas. This page has been viewed 1,348 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on March 30, 2010, by Keith Peterson of Cedar Park, Texas. 2, 3. submitted on August 5, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. 4, 5. submitted on March 30, 2010, by Keith Peterson of Cedar Park, Texas. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.