Hooks, TX, United States
Pecan Point Signers of the Texas Declaration of Independence. Five of the most prominent delegates to the Constitutional Convention of Texas, held March, 1836, hailed from Pecan Point, in this vicinity. Richard Ellis (an attorney and judge) was chosen president of the meeting and later served four t
erms in the Senate of the Republic. Collin McKinney (a magistrate) helped draft the declaration and served three terms in the house. A. H. Latimer (an attorney) served two terms. Samuel Price Carson (
Listen to the audio guide for Samuel Price Carson, Richard Ellis, Robert Hamilton, Albert Hamilton Latimer, and 1 other Free on WIP — starts by itself when you arrive, even with the screen off