Details for William Thatcher Baker
Historical Marker — Atlas Number 5193000282
Data
| Marker Number | 282 |
| Atlas Number | 5193000282 |
| Marker Title | William Thatcher Baker |
| Index Entry | Baker, William Thatcher |
| Address | |
| City | |
| County | Hamilton |
| UTM Zone | 14 |
| UTM Easting | 583496 |
| UTM Northing | 3508704 |
| Subject Codes | pioneers; markets, merchantiles |
| Marker Year | 1970 |
| Recorded Texas Historic Landmark | No |
| Marker Location | I.O.O.F. (International Order of Odd Fellows) Cemtery, (7-8 blocks) (north of Courthouse Square on US 281 north), Hamilton (Marker is located in rear north east corner) |
| Private Property | No |
| Marker Condition | In Situ |
| Marker Size | grave marker |
| Marker Text | Farmer, rancher, merchant, and ginner. Born in Ohio, in 1850 he moved to Pleasant Run, Dallas County, Texas. Married Miss Emily Beeman, the daughter of James J. Beeman, Dallas pioneer. Although a Unionist, as a loyal Texan he made shoes for Confederacy in Civil War, 1861-65. Later he ran ferry 1-1/2 miles below Dowdy's Ferry on Trinity River. Moved (1879) to Plum Creek Farm, Hamilton County. Established post office named "Ohio" there on May 4, 1882. |