On February 24, 1964, a bronze marker was placed on the home of Mr. and Mrs. R. W. George, Jr., by the Louis Guion Chapter under the direction of Mrs. Will M. Miller, Chapter Regent, and Mrs. Chaillos Cross, State Chairman of the Historic Landmarks and Memorials Committee.  Following the dedication, a coffee and tour were held for the attending guests.

 

The house, built in 1848 by Samuel Hamilton, is constructed of lumber and square nails said to have been hauled by ox cart from Beaumont.  The style, called “Mississippi Planter”, consisted of two large rooms and a dogtrot.  Although some structural changes have been made, the home, restored in 1947 by Mr. and Mrs. George and now called “Hamilton Hill,” still has a unique charm all its own.

 

It is located eight miles west of Corsicana, near the community of Retreat, on a farm road.

24 Feb1964—r. w.  george  Home

, Corsicana, Navarro County, Texas

Louis Guion Chapter

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