Montague County, Texas During January of 1870, W.A. (Bud) Morris and Holloway Williams, were going from Forestburg to Montague. When they were within five miles of their destination, these citizens discovered a fresh Indian trail going east, and...
Young County, Texas When David White and African Britt ransomed the four members of the Britt's family and Mrs. Fritzpatrick, they were told by the Indians Little Millie Durgan was dead. But Britt's wife, Mary, and children stated that Millie was...
Young County, Texas During the fall of 1860, Cole and Will Duncan established ranch headquarters on California Creek about ten miles northwest of Fort Belknap; their houses were about seventy five yards aparted; and not yet completed. Lindy...
Part of our in-depth series exploring Sioux Nation Forts The following is from the book, Encyclopedia of Indian Wars, by Gregory F. Micho. The command marched to old Fort Reno on the Powder, where Mackenzie split off with the cavalry. On 25...
Young County, Texas During the fall of 1863, Company G of the Frontier Regiment, commanded by Capt. Newt White, was divided, and a part of the command stationed at Fort Belknap and the others located in Lost Valley. J.B. Dozier, Esibell and about...
Part of our in-depth series exploring the forts of Comancheria The following is Captain R.B. Barry's first hand account of his patrol of the Civil War. Another incursion was made by the Indians in the winter of 1863, while I was at Fort Belknap in...
Part of our in-depth series exploring the forts of Comancheria 5 February 1874; North-central Texas: Late in January, Lt. Col. George P. Buell, 11th Infantry, commander at Fort Griffin, got word that Comanches had stolen stock from local ranchers...
Palo Pinto County, Texas April 24, 1869 Porter Cemetery Historical Marker Marker Title: Porter Cemetery Address: US 180, 10 mi. W of Weatherford City: Weatherford Year Marker Erected: 1978 Marker Location: From Weatherford, take US 180 about 10...
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