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

George Washington Savage

Photographed by James Hulse, December 9, 2025

1. George Washington Savage Marker

Inscription. Born on March 14, 1826, in Tennessee, George Savage was an early pioneer in Hill County. After moving to Texas in 1847 with his first wife Sarah, they established a farm to breed race horses. He was a successful horse trainer and a Confederate cavalry soldier. He assisted German immigrants by selling parcels of land and helping them start farms. In 1885 Savage donated land for Savage School No. 1, the first school in the area. In the late 1880s, he donated land for a second school in the burgeoning community. Upon his death on April 11, 1899, he left behind his second wife Annie and ten children. George Savage is remembered for helping populate Hill County and providing opportunities for German settlers.

Erected 2010 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 16406.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Animals • Education • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical date for this entry is March 14, 1826.

Location. 31° 57.303′ N, 96° 51.34′ W. Marker is in Malone, Texas, in Hill County. It is at the intersection of County Road 3430 and County Road 3441, on the left when traveling south

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on County Road 3430. The marker is located at the T intersection of 2 county roads. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 496 County Rd 3430, Mertens TX 76666, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the Prairies & Lakes Region.

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: The Savage Schools (approx. 1.4 miles away); Salem Cemetery (approx. 1½ miles away); Nathaniel Addison (approx. 1.6 miles away); Ehre Sei Gott - Glory to God (approx. 2.4 miles away); Salem Lutheran Church (approx. 2.4 miles away); Pelham Community (approx. 2.7 miles away); Ash Creek (Pelham) School (approx. 2.8 miles away); Wesley Chapel Methodist Church (approx. 2.9 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Malone.

Photographed by James Hulse, December 9, 2025

2. George Washington Savage Marker

The view of the George Washington Savage Marker along the road image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, December 9, 2025

3. The view of the George Washington Savage Marker along the road

Credits. This page was last revised on December 9, 2025. It was originally submitted on December 9, 2025, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 80 times since then and 43 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on December 9, 2025, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.