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.
Jeff Hamilton. Associate of Governor Sam Houston. 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.
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. Marker 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.
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 254 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on June 29, 2020, by Larry D. Moore of Del Valle, Texas.
