An historical marker will be unveiled and dedicated on Sunday, April 19, at 2 p.m. at the home built by Col. George R. Freeman on the corner of Main and College streets–immediately west of St. Mary’s Episcopal Church in Hamilton.
The marker will commemorate the builder of the house, Col. George R. Freeman (1830-1910), who was [...]
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Historical Marker Dedication
Posted in Communities, Events, Hamilton County History, tagged George Freeman, Hamilton County Texas, Hamilton Texas, St. Mary's Episcopal Church, Texas Historical Commission on April 9, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
My World Tuesday: Hamilton Hospitals
Posted in Hamilton County History, tagged Hamilton Hospital, Hamilton Texas, My World Tuesday on February 17, 2009 | 13 Comments »
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My World Tuesday: Snapshots of Hamilton
Posted in Hamilton County History, My World Tuesday, tagged Hamilton Texas, My World Tuesday, Texas on February 10, 2009 | 7 Comments »
Today’s My World Tuesday features photos from Hamilton most taken prior to 1950.
Hope you enjoyed this little jaunt back in time.
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Early Businesses in Hamilton (Part 3)
Posted in Hamilton County History, tagged Hamilon County Texas, Hamilton businesses, Hamilton County, Hamilton Texas on February 9, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Hamilton Mill & Elevator Company
McKINLEY-CORRIGAN GROCERY STORE
Early Businesses in Hamilton (Part 2)
Posted in Communities, Hamilton County History, tagged Hamilton, Hamilton businesses, Hamilton Texas on February 8, 2009 | 2 Comments »
Jack’s Self Service Grocery
Robert Vernon “Jack” Leeth entered business on his own in Hamilton in 1926 at age 19, as the owner and manager of the 1st Cash and Carry Grocery in Hamilton–Jack’s Self-Service Grocery-. Until this store opened, all grocery shopping was done by bringing or calling grocery lists to the grocery store for [...]