Photograph of the Hamilton County Courthouse. It was constructed in 1886, by architects Mason, Martin, Byrnes and Johnston. A 1931 remodel removed the clock tower and Second Empire style mansard roof.

Photograph of a historic marker. It reads: "Hamilton County Courthouse. Before era of this impressive courthouse, Hamilton County's government was housed in stores, a rustic school, a former livery stable, a 2-story building with top floor especially designed for a courtroom, and briefly in a saloon. Fire razed two of the early improvised courthouses. First permanent one built in 1878, also burned in 1886. In those days outlaws were so numerous that guards were hired to protect visiting judges. This 1887 structure of native limestone, quarried 2 miles east of Hamilton, remained unchanged until it was remodeled in 1931. (1970)"

Photograph of a memorial for Ann Whitney. It says, "In Memory of Ann Whitney. Born in Massachusetts about 1835, massacred by Comanche Indians, July 9, 1867 while protecting her pupils. Miss Whitney's grave is located 5 blocks north in the Graves-Gentry Cemetery. School was located 7 miles northeast of Hamilton on the Juan de la Garza Survey. Sponsored by Hamilton Kiwanis Club, 1858. Donated by Riley-Gardner Memorial Service Co.

Photograph of a historic plaque in Hamilton, Texas. It reads: "Elise Waerenskjold, (Home 3 blocks W; Grave 6 Blocks NW). Influential early promoter of Norwegian Emigration to Texas: Born Elise Tvede in 1815. In 1846, after John Reiersen migrated to Texas to found the first Norwegian settlement in the state, she became editor of his periodical "Norway and Texas". Through her articles, many were inspired to move here. In 1847 she, too, moved to Texas, and resided in both Van Zandt County and Hamilton County. She married Wilhelm Waerenskjold. Often they welcomed grateful newcomers into their home. Here she helped preserve the history of her people. Died 1895. (1968)"

Photograph of the windows at the Hamilton County Courthouse. It was constructed in 1886, by architects Mason, Martin, Byrnes and Johnston. A 1931 remodel removed the clock tower and Second Empire style mansard roof.

Photograph of the Fulton Firearms shop in Hamilton. There are many cars parked in front of the store, and a street light in front of the right window.

Photograph of an unidentified young boy sitting in a toy car complete with fenders, headlights, and a windshield. The boy is wearing a uniform and a flat cap. An unidentified building is in the background.

Photograph of Indian Gap, Texas. Indian Gap, as shown in the photo is located in a small valley (gap) between a northern hill and southern hill.

Photograph of 17 Hamilton County Officials. Some of the men are holding hats. There are three men in the front wearing bow ties.

Photograph of Bob Carr and Erin Carr in their East Texas yard in 1957. The couple is surrounded by tall wildflowers. Erin Carr is standing to the left of Bob Carr.

Photograph of Bob Carr and Erin Carr in their East Texas home during their 50th wedding anniversary. Bob Carr is standing to the left of Erin Carr. They are standing behind a table. The table contains (from left to right): A crystal punch bowl, a flower centerpiece, and a three-tier cake.

Photograph of Bob Carr, Erin Carr and their children during their 50th wedding anniversary. Eleven people are featured in the photograph. Bob Carr is standing sixth from left and Erin Carr is standing seventh from the left. They are standing behind a table. The table contains (from left to right): A crystal punch bowl, a flower centerpiece, and a three-tier cake.

Photograph of Bob Carr and Erin Carr in their East Texas yard. Bob Carr is pending down on one knee and Erin Carr is bending to the side.

Copy negative of a mother, Harriet Cumi Black Mayes, with her five children, names unknown. Harriet stands in the back and the three boys and two girls sit in wicker chairs. An animal fur drapes down to the floor. The girls have curls in their har and are wearing light colored dresses and the boys are wearing collared shirts under their jacket and shorts with leggings underneath.

Copy negative of Mary Hefner leaning against a fence with her son Price Downing. She is wearing a long skirt, button-up shirt and a bonnet. He is wearing coveralls and a hat.

Photograph of three young boys standing in a front yard. A baby sits in a chair between two older boys, both of whom wear flat caps, dark shorts, and button-up shirts. The boy on the left looks to the side. The other boy squints into the camera. A staircase can be seen to the far left.

Photograph of two boys, R. Jon and Bobbe. Bobbe stands in front of R. Jon and holds his flat cap to his side. R. Jon is wearing his flat cap, and his hand is on Bobbe's neck. They stand in a yard in front of a tree. Two houses can be seen in the background.

Photograph of a woman wearing a large coat and a wide hat with a floppy brim, standing next to a little girl wearing an ermine lined coat and hat, and holding a muff. The woman looks down at the little girl so that the hat obscures her face, while the girl smiles. They stand on a sidewalk. In the background, a fence and a telephone pole are visible.

Photograph of a house in Hico, Texas. It is a two-story house with many spires, as well as a wrap-around porch. There are many plants, trees, and flowers in the front yard and on the steps leading up to the front door.

Photograph of a little girl standing on the porch of a house, dressed for warm weather. She wears a fur-lined coat, a bonnet, and a muff, also lined with fur. A house can be seen in the background.

Photograph of a man and a woman standing in the yard in front of a house. He wears a suit, and she wears a white coat with the hood pulled up on her head. They are posed as if they are dancing, with her hand on his shoulder, and his on her waist. Two men can be seen on the porch between the faces of the man and woman.

Photograph of a group of people sitting on the porch of a house. A man and woman sit on the steps playing cards. He holds his in his hands, while hers rest on her lap, as she has food in her hands. In the left background, a woman and a little girl wearing a heavy fur-lined coat, hat, and muff stand. A man wearing a flat cap sits on the porch behind the couple playing cards.

Photograph of a man wearing a suit jacket, vest, and tie staring intently at the camera. A child has scrawled "1914" across his forehead in pencil, a copy of the "1914" in the upper right corner.

Photograph of two women, Anila and Irene, wearing white sailing outfits. Both of them wear white shirts, skirts, and hats, and the one on the left wears a dark scarf. Their hair is curled into ringlets, and they stand in front of a house.