Hamilton in Hamilton County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Hamilton County
Photographed By Richard Denney, July 27, 2018
1. Hamilton County Marker
Recreated January 22, 1858
Organized August 2, 1858
Named in honor of General James Hamilton, 1786-1857 Lawyer and Governor of South Carolina Appointed diplomatic agent to Europe by President Lamar
Hamilton, the county seat
Erected 1936. (Marker Number 2346.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Texas 1936 Centennial Markers and Monuments series list. A significant historical date for this entry is January 22, 1858.
Location. 31° 43.252′ N, 98° 7.142′ W. Marker is in Hamilton, Texas, in Hamilton County. Marker is on U.S. 281, on the right when traveling south. Marker is north of Hamilton, west of US 281 in a roadside park. 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 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Ann Whitney (approx. 0.7 miles away); William Thatcher Baker (approx. 0.7 miles away); Frederick Browder Gentry (approx. 0.7 miles away); a different marker also named Ann Whitney (approx. ¾ mile away); John J. ("Jack") Durham (approx. ¾ mile away); Presbyterian Church
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Photographed By Richard Denney, July 27, 2018
2. Hamilton County Marker
Photographed By Richard Denney, July 27, 2018
3. Historic Roadside Park
Marker is located in a historic roadside park completed in 1936.
Credits. This page was last revised on August 1, 2018. It was originally submitted on July 31, 2018, by Richard Denney of Austin, Texas. This page has been viewed 252 times since then and 21 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on July 31, 2018, by Richard Denney of Austin, Texas. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
