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Home Texas San-saba County San Saba Barnett-Hamrick Settlement, 1855-1895
     

Barnett-Hamrick Settlement, 1855-1895

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FM 190, about 4 mi. E of San Saba, San Saba, TX, USA

Latitude & Longitude: 31° 11' 41.47859000004", -98° 40' 12.02418000012"
 
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    John W. Barnett and family with sons-in-law, Burrell L. and Tom P. L. Hamrick settled large tract of land here. Founded community of Simpson Creek. Were first in area to farm as well to irrigate crops. Were active in local commerce. Helped organize county. First camp meeting and one of first schools were held here.

This page last updated: 7/15/2008

Barnett-Hamrick Settlement, 1855-1895 Historical Marker Location Map, San Saba, Texas