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Came to Texas in 1837. Indian agent, 1840-41. Member of the Congress of Texas, 1839-1842. Secretary of war under Presidents Houston and Jones. Hill County was named in his honor. Dr. Hill was a graduate of Transylvania University. Born in Tennessee, April 29, 1814; died in Navarro County, Texas, May 29, 1860. His wife Katherine M. Hill, born September 23, 1812; died April 24, 1871.
Hill, George Washington, Dr. is a historical marker in Dawson, Navarro County, dedicated in 1936. It is one of 128 historical markers documented in Navarro County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 218 historic sites cataloged across the county.
The site sits at 31.9306, -96.6999 near Dawson. The nearest cataloged historic site is Spring Hill Cemetery (cemetery), about 0.1 miles away. Others within a short drive include Spring Hill, William H & Nancy Garner Family Cemetery, and Near Site of Trading Post of Dr. George Washington Hill.
This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5349007209. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
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