| Marker Number |
5763 |
| Atlas Number |
5193005763 |
| Marker Title |
Dr. Wm. Madison West |
| Index Entry |
West, Dr. Wm. Madison |
| Address |
|
| City |
Hamilton |
| County |
Hamilton |
| UTM Zone |
14 |
| UTM Easting |
574024 |
| UTM Northing |
3493574 |
| Subject Codes |
medical topics and health professionals |
| Marker Year |
1967 |
| Recorded Texas Historic Landmark |
No |
| Marker Location |
from Hamilton, take US 281 south about 8 miles, turn west on 221, go 2.1 miles to 2414, go south 2.3 miles to CR, west on CR about 7/10 mile to dirt road off CR (on right) (cem. is approx. 100 yards off CR) |
| Private Property |
No |
| Marker Condition |
In Situ |
| Marker Size |
grave marker |
| Marker Text |
Born in Tennessee, studied medicine by apprenticeship. Married Elizabeth Jane Reynolds; had seven children. In 1874 came to Hamilton County. A church leader, he farmed, practiced medicine. Gave land for West Point Cemetery-- named for him. |
