Part of our in-depth series exploring the forts of Comancheria 2 September 1861; Corona, New Mexico: When Union troops abandoned Fort Stanton to consolidate their forces in the face of the Confederate invasion, Confederate Lt. Col. John R. Baylor...
Cooke County, Texas Montague County, Texas Wise County, Texas Gainesville to Decatur More Stories and Information on Fort Tours Road Trips Saint Jo has a marker on the south side of the square describing the significance of the town's location at...
Jack County, Texas When the Indians reached the home of Calvin Gage, the following people were present: Mrs. Calvin Gage, Mrs. Katy Sanders, a mother-in-law, Matilda Gage, age fourteen; Johnathan Gage, age five; Polly Gage, age one and a half, and...
Newly elected governor Francis Richard Lubbock shouldered the responsibility of providing protection to the frontier after the withdrawal of Van Dorn and McCulloch's Rifles. He placed Col. James M. Norris in command supported by Lt. Col. Alfred J...
Part of our in-depth series exploring the forts of Comancheria 28-29 October 1869; Crosbyton, Texas: In October, disappointed with the lack of success in quelling Indian raids, Col. Edward Hatch, 9th Cavalry, called for an all-out campaign to drive...
Part of our in-depth series exploring Southern Early American Forts Marker Title In Vicinity of French Trading Area (4.5 Miles West) City: Archer City Year Marker Erected: 1969 Marker Location: from Archer City, take FM 25 North about 2 miles to...
Part of our in-depth series exploring Sioux Nation Forts The following is from the book, Encyclopedia of Indian Wars, by Gregory F. Michno. After his 16 May battle at Spring Creek, Maj. Carr had little time to rest before the next expedition was...
Part of our in-depth series exploring the forts of Comancheria 12 April 1864; Orchard, Colorado: On 11 April, rancher W.D. Ripley came into the Camp Sanborn, on the South Platte River, to report that Cheyennes were stealing cattle and horses along...
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