Marker Inscription
In area settled in 1870s. Some of the earliest settlers were Connels, McKinleys, Nettletons, and Roddys. First school, Union Hill, opened in 1883; A. S. Andrews, J. H. Clark, L. C. Sloneker, trustees. Post office, established Jan. 18, 1884, was in first store, owned by J. W. and R. L. Shive (with R. L. as postmaster). In 1885 came the first German settlers: Louis Bethke, August Kelm, Albert Kunkel, Paul Neese, Joe Schwartz. Others followed, giving town new traits of culture and economy. By 1908, Shive had 4 churches, a school, 4 stores, 2 blacksmiths, a hotel, a gin, a barber, and 2 doctors.
About this site
Shive is a historical marker in Hamilton, Hamilton County, dedicated in 1970. It is one of 40 historical markers documented in Hamilton County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 48 historic sites cataloged across the county.
The site sits at 31.6149, -98.2334 near Hamilton. The nearest cataloged historic site is West, Dr. Wm. Madison (historical marker), about 2.8 miles away. Others within a short drive include Pecan Wells Cemetery, Trinity Lutheran Church, and Capt. John Stephen Potts.
This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5193004687. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
