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

William Thatcher Baker

(October 10, 1830 - August 12, 1884)

Photographed By Brian Anderson, April 8, 2023

1. William Thatcher Baker Marker

Inscription. Farmer, rancher, merchant, and ginner. Born in Ohio, in 1850 he moved to Pleasant Run, Dallas County, Texas. Married Miss Emily Beeman, the daughter of James J. Beeman, Dallas pioneer. Although a Unionist, as a loyal Texan he made shoes for Confederacy in Civil War, 1861-65. Later he ran ferry 1 1/2 miles below Dowdy's Ferry on Trinity River. Moved (1879) to Plum Creek Farm, Hamilton County. Established post office named "Ohio" there on May 4, 1882.

Erected 1970 by Texas State Historical Survey Committee. (Marker Number 282.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Settlements & Settlers.

Location. 31° 42.655′ N, 98° 7.182′ W. Marker is in Hamilton, Texas, in Hamilton County. Marker is on North Railroad Street, on the left when traveling north. Marker is located in the old Hamilton City Cemetery. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Hamilton TX 76531, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Frederick Browder Gentry (within shouting distance of this marker); Ann Whitney (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); John J. ("Jack") Durham (about 400 feet away); a different marker also named Ann Whitney (about 400 feet away);

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Presbyterian Church (approx. 0.2 miles away); Hamilton National Bank (approx. half a mile away); Historic Leon River Bridge (approx. half a mile away); Chesley Building (approx. half a mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Hamilton.

Photographed By Brian Anderson, April 8, 2023

2. William Thatcher Baker Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on June 14, 2023. It was originally submitted on June 14, 2023, by Brian Anderson of Humble, Texas. This page has been viewed 83 times since then and 22 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 14, 2023, by Brian Anderson of Humble, Texas.