Lampasas County, Texas During 1864 an African boy, about 15, herding sheep for Mr. Arnold, who had a temporary ranch about two miles west of Lampasas, was killed by several Indians. Geo. Weldy, Mark Beene, W.C. Pogue and about eight others followed...
This splendid collection knits together heritage trail maps from all corners of the state of Arkansas. It also features a comprehensive list of historical markers from across the state and a primer regarding Arkansas' fascinating history. Northeast...
Part of our in-depth series exploring Southern Early American Forts Arkansas Post National Memorial 1741 Old Post Road Gillett, AR 72055 Headquarters 870-548-2207 Visitor Information 870-548-2207 Overview In 1686, Henri de Tonti established a...
Gillespie County, Texas During 1863, Henry Arhelger and a companion were scouting near Fredericksburg in Gillespie County. Henry Arhelger was riding a mule, which can never run so fast, and his companion who was riding a fleet horse, when the two...
Part of our in-depth series exploring the forts of Apacheria Topics (click on a topic to jump to that section) Big Flat | Bishop's Creek | Chowchilla River | Clear Lake | Dry Creek | Fine Gold Gulch | Four Creeks | Glanton Massacre | Owen's Lake |...
Part of our in-depth series exploring the forts of Apacheria Topics (click on a topic to jump to that section) Apache Mountains | Aquarius Mountains | Aravaipa Canyon | Aravaipa Mountains | Ash Creek Valley | Baby Canyon | Bad Rock Mountain | Bascom...
Part of our in-depth series exploring the forts of Apacheria Located in forbidding Apache Pass, a landmark on the Overland Stage road, Fort Bowie played a significant role in the wars with the Chiracahua Apaches. Here in February 1861, even...
Part of our in-depth series exploring the forts of Apacheria Topics (click on a topic to jump to that section) Animas Mountains | Black Range | Caballo Mountains | Canada Alamosa | Canyon de los Muertos Carneros | Cooke's Canyon | Cooke's Spring |...
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