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

Jeff Hamilton

Associate of Governor Sam Houston

Photographed by Larry D. Moore, June 25, 2020

1. Jeff Hamilton Marker

Inscription. Born a slave in Kentucky, Jeff Hamilton was still a child when Sam Houston rescued him from purchase by a cruel master at a slave auction. Hamilton was Houston's personal servant during his term as governor, 1859-1861, and was at his bedside when he died in 1863. Hamilton later became the custodian for Baylor Female College (now Mary Hardin-Baylor College) when it was located in Independence. He moved to Belton with the institution in 1886 and worked here until 1889. Before his death in 1941, Hamilton was honored by numerous groups for his association with Sam Houston.

Erected 1976 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 2744.)

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

Location. 31° 3.994′ N, 97° 27.841′ W. Marker is in Belton, Texas, in Bell County. It is on Vann Circle west of College Street, on the right when traveling west. 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 walking distance of this marker: Luther Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Distinguished Texan Robert Emmet Bledsoe Baylor (within shouting distance of this marker); A Memorial to Civil War Education in Texas (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Scott & White School of Nursing (about 600 feet away); The Curtis Mansion (approx. 0.2 miles away); a

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different marker also named The Curtis Mansion (approx. 0.2 miles away); Home of Capt. A.J. Harris (approx. 0.3 miles away); First Baptist Church (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Belton.

Jeff Hamilton Marker Area image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Larry D. Moore, June 25, 2020

2. Jeff Hamilton Marker Area

Credits. This page was last revised on June 29, 2020. It was originally submitted on June 29, 2020, by Larry D. Moore of Del Valle, Texas. This page has been viewed 516 times since then and 45 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 29, 2020, by Larry D. Moore of Del Valle, Texas.