Near San Saba in San Saba County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Site of Barnett-Hamrick Settlement
1855 - 1895
Photographed by James Hulse, June 14, 2021
1. Site of Barnett-Hamrick Settlement Marker
John W. Barnett and family with sons-in-law, Burrell L. and Tom P.C. Hamrick, settled large tract of land here. Founded community of Simpson Creek. Were first in area to farm as well as to irrigate crops. Were active in local commerce. Helped organize county. First camp meeting and one of first schools were held here.
Erected 1969 by State Historical Survey Committee. (Marker Number 307.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Agriculture • Education • Industry & Commerce • Settlements & Settlers.
Location. 31° 11.801′ N, 98° 39.965′ W. Marker is near San Saba, Texas, in San Saba County. It is at the intersection of U.S. 190 and County Highway 404, on the right when traveling west on U.S. 190. The marker is located at a small road pullout along the highway. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: San Saba TX 76877, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Big Country. 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 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Indian Signaling Grounds (approx. 1.7 miles away); San Saba Lodge No. 612, A.F. & A.M. (approx. 2.1 miles away); San Saba Lodge No. 225, A.F. & A.M (approx. 2.1 miles away); John H. "Shorty" Brown Cemetery
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Photographed by James Hulse, June 14, 2021
2. Site of Barnett-Hamrick Settlement Marker
Photographed by James Hulse, June 14, 2021
3. The view of the Site of Barnett-Hamrick Settlement Marker from the road
Credits. This page was last revised on June 17, 2021. It was originally submitted on June 17, 2021, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 1,997 times since then and 111 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on June 17, 2021, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
