My World Tuesday: Snapshots of Hamilton

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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My World Tuesday: St. Mary’s Episcopal Church

St. Mary’s Episcopal Church began in 1868 in the home of Mrs. E. D. Bell. Among the first itinerant Episcopal Clergymen who came to Hamilton was Bishop Gregg in 1873. In 1874 The Right Reverend Alexander C. [...]

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My World Tuesday: Pictorial History of First Baptist Church Hamilton, Texas

Baptist work in Hamilton began in the fall of 1873. Hamilton Missionary Baptist Church was admitted to the Leon River Association the following year. The church met in a school until 1882 when it begin meeting in the Presbyterian Church building. FBC’s current property on S. Bell Street was purchased in 1888. In 1896 FBC [...]

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My World Tuesday: Pecan Creek Park

Note: Today’s entry is includes lots of photos.

On 14 November, 1987, Pecan Creek Park was dedicated. A seven-year project of the Woman’s Council, Pecan Creek Park extends for 10 blocks –12 acres– along Pecan Creek. The park included trails, six clear span arch bridges, three cameo recreational areas, multi-purpose pavilions, playground equipment, and picnic areas. [...]

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My World Tuesday: Hamilton County Post Office

The first post office was the Hampton Post Office. The Hampton post operated from 1859-until 19866. All southern post offices were closed during the Reconstruction.  It reopened in 1871.  In 1874 the name was changed to Hamilton.   The current building was built in 1942 as a project by the WPA. — DH
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