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

Jeff Hamilton

(d. April 3, 1941)

Photographed by Larry D. Moore, June 4, 2020

1. Jeff Hamilton Marker

Inscription. A Kentucky-born slave who was brought to Texas as a child, Jeff Hamilton became San Houston's personal servant, companion of his young sons, and a trusted member of his household. Hamilton served Houston while he was governor, 1859-1861, and until his death in 1863. Later Hamilton worked for many years as the custodian of Mary Hardin-Baylor College. A resident of the Temple-Belton area of over 50 years, he was married and had eleven children.

Erected 1976 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 2745.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: African Americans. A significant historical year for this entry is 1863.

Location. 31° 3.21′ N, 97° 26.47′ W. Marker is in Belton, Texas, in Bell County. It can be reached from Taylors Valley Road 0.3 miles east of East 6th Avenue (Farm to Market Road 93), on the left when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Belton TX 76513, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Central Texas.

It is also in the American South.

Globally, it is in North America,

a Gulf of Mexico state,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain,

the Republic of Texas,

and one of the Confederate States of America.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Captain Henry T. Waskow (approx. 1.1 miles away); Patriot Way Brick Walk Project (approx. 1.1 miles away); Patriot Way Brick Walk (approx. 1.2 miles away); Keifer Marshall, Jr. (approx. 1.2 miles away); Wedemeyer House (approx. 1.2 miles away); Site of Early Belton House (approx. 1.2 miles away); Site of the Central Manufacturing Co. (approx. 1.2 miles away); Cochran, Blair and Potts Department Store

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Photographed by Larry D. Moore, June 4, 2020

2. Jeff Hamilton Marker Area

Credits. This page was last revised on June 7, 2020. It was originally submitted on June 7, 2020, by Larry D. Moore of Del Valle, Texas. This page has been viewed 486 times since then and 47 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 7, 2020, by Larry D. Moore of Del Valle, Texas.