Details for Richard (Dick) King and Rachel Ellis King
Historical Marker — Atlas Number 5225011216
Data
| Marker Number | 11216 |
| Atlas Number | 5225011216 |
| Marker Title | Richard (Dick) King and Rachel Ellis King |
| Index Entry | King, Richard and Rachel Ellis King |
| Address | |
| City | |
| County | Houston |
| UTM Zone | 15 |
| UTM Easting | 271358 |
| UTM Northing | 3463503 |
| Subject Codes | African American topics; women |
| Marker Year | 1992 |
| Recorded Texas Historic Landmark | No |
| Marker Location | Jasper Cemetery, 4.3 miles southeast of Crockett on US Hwy 287 |
| Private Property | No |
| Marker Condition | In Situ |
| Marker Size | grave marker |
| Marker Text | Richard (Dick) King (July 4, 1849 -- September 28, 1948) and Rachel Ellis (March 20, 1849 -- February 1, 1930), both born into slavery in Alabama, were brought to this area prior to the Civil War. Married in 1869, they were the parents of 10 children, 9 of whom lived to adulthood. Respected members of the Hopewell Community, the Kings operated a grist mill, a syrup mill, and a commissary. Am early pastor of Hopewell Missionary Baptist Church, Mr. King also served on the school board. |