Part of our in-depth series exploring the forts of Comancheria "Rip" Ford Photo from the book, Texas Ranger Tales II, by Mike Cox Much of the Second Cavalry was reassigned to Utah, fortunately Governor Runnells was able to reestablish the...
Part of our in-depth series exploring the forts of Comancheria July 23, 1843; Roll, Oklahoma: The expedition under Jacob Snively was now reduced to about 140 men, divided into two commands under Snively and Eli Chandler. A lack of horses and the...
Part of our in-depth series exploring the forts of Comancheria May 12, 1854; Falfurrias, Texas: After Lt. George B. Cosby and eleven men of Companies F and I, Mounted Rifles, fought Lipan Apaches in the 5 May 1854 Lake Trinidad Battle, Cpl. William...
Part of our in-depth series exploring the forts of Comancheria August 1, 1847; Pawnee Rock, Kansas: Lt. Christopher "Kit" Carson departed Fort Leavenworth on 17 July to deliver dispatches from President James K. Polk to Col. Sterling Price...
Part of our in-depth series exploring the forts of Comancheria Wichita Falls to Brownsville on U.S. 281 Rare books, blueberry pie, a faith healer's shrine-and one deep hole. by Katy Vine With the terrain of a pulled hairpin-flat on the ends, bumpy...
Part of our in-depth series exploring the forts of Comancheria Jack County, Texas SE Entrance to Jacksboro | Ft. Richardson | Post Civil War | Garrison Life | Ft. Richardson Tour | Military Rd. to Ft. Sill | South to Keechi General Sherman passed...
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