Twin Oaks
Marker Text: Between these trees Wm. Willis took refuge on Dec. 24, 1866, but was shot fatally by Indians. He was riding a mule to a dance when attacked. (1967)
Marker No: 9410
Aluminum 12 x 15 Subject Marker
Texas Historic Landmark
Geographic: 31.693611, 98.121552
Location: 222 Baker Street, Hamilton
Twin OaksMarker Text: Named for historic trees. Built 1904 by Dr. Chas. C. Baker (1872-1942), city's first resident dentist, descendant of the Beemans, one of Dallas' founding families; graduate, Baltimore College of Dental Surgery, Republican state executive committeeman for 26 years. Dr. Baker built "Twin Oaks" with ball-and billiard rooms unique in Hamilton. At death of widow, Alma Nicholson Baker, 1958, the home was sold to Andrew Campbell. (1968)
Marker No: 5582
Medallion & Plate
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