Ann Whitney

Historical marker location:

Hamilton, Texas

( located in center of old Hamilton City Cemetery, just off US 281 north 7-8 blocks from courthouse square)

Marker installed: 1993

(1839 - 1867)

Described as a stout lady with an engaging personality, Elizabeth (Ann) Whitney confirmed that she could be strong, brave, and resourceful on one fateful July day in 1867. Ann was a teacher at a nearby frontier school. Suddenly, during the course of a typical school day, a party of Comanche Indians attacked. Reportedly pierced by 18 arrows during the ordeal, Ann Whitney nevertheless helped all but a young boy escape before dying herself.

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