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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 Oaks

Marker 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