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Mann Davis Tackett

Parker County, Texas Mann D. Tackett and family moved to Parker County in 1854 and for a few years lived about twelve miles north of Weatherford. During 1858, they moved to Jack County and settled on Boone's Creek, in the southwestern part of the...

Tannahill Homestead

This historical marker is set back on what seems to be private property, belonging to the house just west of the road. You can see the marker if you venture west on Verna to the driveway. But take caution, there is a bad dip at the entrance that...

Frank Taylor

Young County, Texas During June of 1869, the Indians killed Frank Taylor, who carried the mail from Belknap to Jacksboro. Frank Taylor had gone about ten miles east of Belknap, and was riding in an old backboard buggy. Frank Taylor was scalped and...

Tenth Cavalry Creek

Part of our in-depth series exploring the forts of Comancheria Tenth Cavalry Soldiers Tenth Cavalry Creek Burkburnett (Wichita County) SH 240, 14 miles W. First called Getty's Creek, this stream was renamed by cowboys and settlers who found near its...

Spring Creek

Part of our in-depth series exploring Sioux Nation Forts The following is from the book, Encyclopedia of Indian Wars, by Gregory F. Michno. 16 May, 1869; Oxford, Nebraska: On 14 May, the morning after the battle at Elephant Rock, Maj. Carr's men...

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