Rattan, Hiram

(homesite 3/10 mi.; grave 4/10 mi. north) Delta County pioneer, born 1805. Settled in Texas, 1835, on brother Larkin Rattan's 1,000-acre land grant; later became site for city of Paris. Both Rattan families moved to Delta County in 1839. Hiram obtained two third-class land grants for producing grain and livestock. Larkin later joined the California Gold Rush, then returned to his native Illinois. Four Rattan relatives were massacred by Texas Indians. Civil War and politics divided family but never their devotion to Texas. Descendants include educators, military and political leaders.

Rattan, Hiram is a historical marker in Cooper, Delta County, dedicated in 1967. It is one of 22 historical markers documented in Delta County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 54 historic sites cataloged across the county.

The site sits at 33.3665, -95.6314 near Cooper. The nearest cataloged historic site is Hickory Grove (cemetery), about 0.3 miles away. Others within a short drive include Rattan Grave, DeSpain Bridge, and Brush Creek.

This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5119006944. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.