This marks the site of the former home of Hampton and Mary Pratt, pioneer Sabine County residents, and among the very first founders and settlers of Hemphill; the Pratts came from Alabama and established the first general merchandise business in Hemphill in the late 1850's; Hampton Pratt was among the first members of the local masonic lodge and the Pratt family were early members and supporters of the First Baptist Church; Hampton Pratt joined the Confederate Army in 1861 and served in the First Texas Infantry Regiment. The Pratts reared five children, all born in Hemphill: Dreighton Pratt, Sr., Ella Pratt Youngblood, Emily Pratt Toole, Edward Pratt and Jennie Pratt Brooks.
Erected by Robert Howard of Hemphill, a great grandson of Hampton and Mary Pratt.
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