In Stem's Gap at the big bend to the north on 61, Major Stem and his friend Mr. Lepperman, both from Ohio from which Stem had relocated in 1850 after being appointed Special Indian Agent at the Lower Reservation, was killed late in the afternoon...
Back up near Jermyn, several miles east of 1199, in 1864, a handful of cowboys were looking for strays at Wynn Hill when they were attacked by Indians and forced to take refuge in the timber. Milton Wynn was mortally wounded; B. L. Ham and Buck...
In 1871, Captain McAdams and son, David, were attacked but stood their ground against a handful of raiders, one of which was wounded during their retreat. On June 26th, 1872, Indians chased and killed Chesley S. Dobbs on his way home from Palo Pinto...
Take Highway 82 to Nocona for a side trip (17 miles) up 103 to the site of Old Spanish Fort. Drop down to Montague on Hwy. 175 and continue on to Bowie on Hwy. 59. Try the buffet at the Catfish Hole on the west end of town. You can follow Hwy. 59...
Early Republic of Texas Rangers | Ranger Descriptions | Rangers Col. Edward Burleson James Milford Day James Wilson Nichols James Milford Day, pictured above, one of Guadalupe County's earliest settlers, was seriously wounded in a gun battle with...
Picture of Dr. Tom Parker with his Plane Dr. Tom Parker with his Canoe Picture of Towers at Big Bend Picture of Cactus Picture of Topographical View of Big Bend Trip to Big Bend by Dr. Tom Parker April, 2007 In early April 07, after waiting over a...
Back to Blood Trails Plum Creek Leg Historical Markers for Caldwell County Historical Markers for Gonzales County Historical Markers for Guadalupe County To the north are the beautiful counties of Comal and Hays. Battle of Plum Creek Historical...
180/Alternate Route to Weatherford More Stories and Information on Fort Tours Road Trips The homes of the Savage brothers were viciously attacked by Comanches in 1866. Besides two murders, three children were carried off including Sam Savage...
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