Site of Hopkinsville

Historical marker location:

Gonzales, Texas

( FM 196, 5 miles North of Welder.)

Marker installed: 1969

Once a thriving pioneer community. Founded by D. S. Hopkins (1819-1917), farmer who settled here in 1852.

Located in farm-ranch area. Herds started here, bound for Chisholm trail.

Abandoned 1873 when the citizens moved south and founded town of Waelder on newly built railroad.