Ann Whitney
(1839 - 1867) Described as a stout lady with an engaging personality, Elizabeth (Ann) Whitney confirmed that she could be strong, brave, and resourceful on one fateful July day in 1867. Ann was a teacher at a nearby frontier school. Suddenly, during the course of a typical school day, a party of Comanche Indians attacked. Reportedly pierced by 18 arrows during the ordeal, Ann Whitney nevertheless helped all but a young boy escape before dying herself.
31.7098° N, 98.1204° W
Where to Find It
located in center of old Hamilton City Cemetery, just off US 281 north 7-8 blocks from courthouse square
Nearby Markers
- <0.1 mi E John J. ("Jack") Durham Hamilton
- 0.1 mi NW Frederick B. Gentry Hamilton
- 0.1 mi N William Thatcher Baker
- 0.1 mi NW Ann Whitney Hamilton
- 0.1 mi SW Presbyterian Church Hamilton
- 0.3 mi SW Francis Marion Graves Home Hamilton