Old Hico

Old Hico (HM29WB)

Location: Hico, TX 76457 Hamilton County
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Country: United States of America
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N 31° 56.963', W 98° 0.712'

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This site on Honey Creek marks the beginning in 1856 of the settlement of Hico. Earliest families to locate here J. G. Barbee, James R. and Henry Fuller, Isaac Steen, Isaac and Thomas Malone.
In 1860 John R. Alford, a merchant, became the first postmaster. Rocks from ruins of the mill were used in the erection of this memorial.
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HM NumberHM29WB
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Placed ByTexas State Historical Survey Committee
Marker ConditionNo reports yet
Date Added Wednesday, August 1st, 2018 at 4:01pm PDT -07:00
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UTM (WGS84 Datum)14R E 593387 N 3535251
Decimal Degrees31.94938333, -98.01186667
Degrees and Decimal MinutesN 31° 56.963', W 98° 0.712'
Degrees, Minutes and Seconds31° 56' 57.78" N, 98° 0' 42.72" W
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Area Code(s)254
Which side of the road?Marker is on the right when traveling South
Closest Postal AddressAt or near 26724 FM1602, Hico TX 76457, US
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