Site of Hopkinsville
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Marker Text: 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. (1969) Marker No: 2562
Aluminum 14 x 24 Subject Marker
Geographic: 29.757233,-97.311691
Location: FM 196, 5 miles north of Welder.
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