| Marker Number |
307 |
| Atlas Number |
5411000307 |
| Marker Title |
Barnett-Hamrick Settlement, 1855-1895 |
| Index Entry |
Barnett-Hamrick Settlement |
| Address |
FM 190, about 4 mi. E of San Saba |
| City |
San Saba |
| County |
San Saba |
| UTM Zone |
14 |
| UTM Easting |
531439 |
| UTM Northing |
3451244 |
| Subject Codes |
ghost towns |
| Marker Year |
1969 |
| Recorded Texas Historic Landmark |
No |
| Marker Location |
From San Saba, go east on FM 190 about 4 miles. |
| Private Property |
No |
| Marker Condition |
In Situ |
| Marker Size |
14" x 24" |
| Marker Text |
John W. Barnett and family with sons-in-law, Burrell L. and Tom P. L. Hamrick settled large tract of land here. Founded community of Simpson Creek. Were first in area to farm as well to irrigate crops. Were active in local commerce. Helped organize county. First camp meeting and one of first schools were held here. |
