| Marker Number |
14209 |
| Atlas Number |
5507014209 |
| Marker Title |
The Jeremiah Hamilton House |
| Index Entry |
Hamilton, Jeremiah |
| Address |
1101 Red River |
| City |
Austin |
| County |
Travis |
| UTM Zone |
14 |
| UTM Easting |
621650 |
| UTM Northing |
3349524 |
| Subject Codes |
African American topics; state official; houses; commercial buildings; businesses |
| Marker Year |
1978 |
| Recorded Texas Historic Landmark |
Yes |
| Marker Location |
NE corner Red River and E. 11th streets. Marker is mounted inside offices. |
| Private Property |
No |
| Marker Condition |
Access Restricted |
| Marker Size |
RTHL medallion and plate |
| Marker Text |
Born about 1839 in Tennessee, Jeremiah Hamilton was one of nine Black representatives in the 12th Texas Legislature, 1869-71. He bought this lot on Waller Creek in 1871 and began building this oddly shaped stone structure to house his grocery store. Italian-born Michael Paggi owned the property from 1873 to 1881. He was involved in several unusual business ventures, including the manufacture of ice. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1978 |
