1852, Site of Hopkinsville

Name: 1852, Site of Hopkinsville
Address: FM 196, 5 miles North of Waelder, Gonzales
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FM 196, 5 miles North of Waelder, Gonzales, Texas

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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.

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1852, Site of Hopkinsville

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