Marker Inscription
(June 19, 1817 -- April 16, 1880) A veteran of the Texas War for Independence, Alfred M. Hallmark was a native of Madison County, Alabama. He came to Texas in 1834 with his parents and settled in present Houston County. He enlisted in the Texas Army on March 6, 1836, and fought in the Battle of San Jacinto, April 21, 1836. A pioneer farmer, he helped operate the post office in the Mustang Prairie Community. In 1842 he married his cousin Sarah Hallmark (b. 1826). They had twelve children. (1978)
About this site
Hallmark, Alfred M. is a historical marker in Houston County, Texas, dedicated in 1978. It is one of 185 historical markers documented in Houston County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 361 historic sites cataloged across the county.
The site sits at 31.2381, -95.3259. The nearest cataloged historic site is Blair Family (cemetery), about 2.0 miles away. Others within a short drive include Old Shady Grove Cemetery, Hopewell Community, and Lake Creek Cemetery.
This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5225011191. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
