Marker Inscription
Jeff Hamilton (d. April 3, 1941) A Kentucky-born slave who was brought to Texas as a child, Jeff Hamilton became San Houston's personal servant, companion of his young sons, and a trusted member of his household. Hamilton served Houston while he was governor, 1859-1861, and until his death in 1863. Later Hamilton worked for many years as the custodian of Mary Hardin-Baylor College. A resident of the Temple-Belton area of over 50 years, he was married and had eleven children. Recorded - 1976
About this site
Hamilton, Jeff is a historical marker in Belton, Bell County, dedicated in 1976. It is one of 226 historical markers documented in Bell County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 411 historic sites cataloged across the county.
The site sits at 31.0538, -97.4411 near Belton. The nearest cataloged historic site is East Belton Cemetery (cemetery), about under a tenth of a mile away. Others within a short drive include Missouri, Kansas & Texas (Katy) Railroad Bridge, Belton Yarn Mill (Demolished c.2015), and Missouri, Kansas & Texas Railroad Bridge at the Leon River.
This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5027002745. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
