Dr. George Washington Hill
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.
31.9292° N, 96.6996° W
Where to Find It
Spring Hill Cemetery, FM 709
Nearby Markers
- 0.9 mi N Spring Hill Dawson
- 1.9 mi S Braniff International Flight 352 Dawson
- 2 mi NW Near Site of Trading Post of Dr. George Washington Hill Dawson
- 2.1 mi S Britton Dawson Home Dawson
- 2.2 mi NE Navarro Mills Community Dawson
- 2.6 mi S Town of Dawson Dawson