Site of Hopkinsville
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.
29.7572° N, 97.3117° W
Where to Find It
FM 196, 5 miles North of Welder.
Nearby Markers
- 3.8 mi S Leander C. Cunningham Waelder
- 4 mi N John Socrates Darling Rosanky
- 4.5 mi S Hopkinsville Lodge No. 183, A.F. & A.M. Waelder
- 4.5 mi S The Town of Waelder Waelder
- 4.5 mi S Miller's Store Waelder
- 6.7 mi NW Delhi Delhi