FIRST -- Postmaster of Sabinal TX
N 29° 19.089 W 099° 27.595
14R E 455341 N 3243322
Thomas B. Hammer served as the first postmaster in Sabinal
Waymark Code: WMPHZB
Location: Texas, United States
Date Posted: 09/04/2015
Views: 6
A state historic marker in a roadside pullout along US 90 preserves the memory of the community that in 1854, Thomas B. Hammer not only founded the town of Sabinal, he served as its first postmaster.
The historic marker reads as follows:
"SABINAL
Named by Spanish for Rio Sabina and cypress trees along river.
Town founded in 1854 by Thomas B. Hammer who operated a stage shop and was first postmaster.
Despite Indian depredations, town thrived as settlers built homes, and a railroad reached here in 1881.
In 1906, town was incorporated. Telephone service started, city water works and volunteer fire department organized.
In 1907 Sabinal Christian College was founded. Closed in 1917.
Cotton industry was foremost in early 1900s. Today, farming and ranching flourish in community.(1967)"
FIRST - Classification Variable: Person or Group
Date of FIRST: 01/01/1854
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