Richard (Dick) King
(July 4, 1849 - September 28, 1948)
Rachel Ellis King
​(March 20, 1849 - February 1, 1930)

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​Marker Text: Richard (Dick) King​ and  Rachel Ellis King born into slavery in Alabama, were brought to this area prior to the Civil War. Married in 1869, they were the parents of 10 children, 9 of whom lived to adulthood. Respected members of the Hopewell Community, the Kings operated a grist mill, a syrup mill, and a commissary. Am early pastor of Hopewell Missionary Baptist Church, Mr. King also served on the school board.

Marker No. 11216

Grave Marker

Geographic: 31.283400, -95.401817

Location: Jasper Cemetery, 4.3 miles southeast of Crockett on US Hwy 287