Marker Inscription
Richard (Dick) King (July 4, 1849 -- September 28, 1948) and Rachel Ellis (March 20, 1849 -- February 1, 1930), both born into slavery in Alabama, were brought to this area prior to the Civil War. Married in 1869, they were the parents of 10 children, 9 of whom lived to adulthood. Respected members of the Hopewell Community, the Kings operated a grist mill, a syrup mill, and a commissary. Am early pastor of Hopewell Missionary Baptist Church, Mr. King also served on the school board.
About this site
King Richard and Rachel Ellis King is a historical marker in Houston County, Texas, dedicated in 1992. 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 31.2851, -95.4018. The nearest cataloged historic site is Fleeks, Franklin Columbus (historical marker), about under a tenth of a mile away. Others within a short drive include Jasper Cemetery, Douglas Family, and Barbee-Hale.
This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5225011216. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
