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Ann Whitney (2) |
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Hamilton,
TX,
USA
Latitude & Longitude:
31° 42' 38.7",
-98° 7' 16.0284"
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Texas State
Historical Marker |
Elizabeth (Ann) Whitney, a native of Missouri, accepted a teaching position at a newly erected rural school located about seven miles north of present day Hamilton in 1867. This school, called the Leon River School, was situated on a rise overlooking the Warlene Valley. On a hot summer afternoon in 1867 Ann and her students were suddenly attacked by Comanche Indians. According to local tradition Ann was repeatedly struck by arrows fired through cracks in the schoolhouse walls. Although fatally injured she nevertheless bravely aided the escape of all but one of her young students.
This page last updated: 2/8/2011 10:26:55
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Ann Whitney (2) Historical Marker Location Map, Hamilton, Texas
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