Cherokee County, Texas Chief John Bowles, Leader of the Texas Cherokees Picture from the book, Savage Frontier II, by Stephen L. Moore ...During this same time, the dissident Indians tribes of East Texas were uniting and growing stronger. In...
Part of our in-depth series exploring the forts of Comancheria After the massacre at Sand Creek, the survivors fled north to the Republican River where the main body of Cheyenne were camped. The Cheyennes sent a messenger to the Sioux and Arapaho...
Henderson County, Texas Above map from the book, Taming Texas, by Stephen L. Moore Below are the Historical Markers' text and location for topics related to the Cherokee War. Chief John Bowles, Leader of the Texas Cherokees Picture from the book...
McLennan County, Texas Cherokees who were en route to Texas, encamped on Red River during the winter of 1828-29. Shortly after their arrival, Waco warriors on a stealing expedition during the silent hours of night, slipped in and stampeded the...
Part of our in-depth series exploring the forts of Comancheria The Cherokees were not contented to allow the Tehuacano go unpunished for the part they played in the previous engagement. Guided by an Indian trapper, who was familiar with the country...
San Saba County, Texas
Part of our in-depth series exploring the forts of Comancheria Ca. March 15, 1853; Escobas, Texas: In early 1853 Lt. Jerome Napoleon Bonaparte, cousin of the Emperor of France, was leading Company F, Mounted Rifles, in a series of scouts south of...
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