Part of our in-depth series exploring Sioux Nation Forts
The following is from the book, Indian Wars, by Robert M. Utley and Wilcomb E. Washburn.
The following story is from the book, Encyclopedia of American Indian Wars, by Jerry Keenan.
Part of our in-depth series exploring the forts of Apacheria The following is from the book, Indian Wars, by Bill Yenne. On May 29, 1879, a detachment of men from two companies of the 9th Cavalry led by Captain Charles Beyer and Lieutenant...
El Paso County, Texas
Parker County, Texas Indians Charge Fuller Millsap's Residence During 1871, the savages slipped up and shot Thomas Landrum, who was hitching up horses, near the lot at the Fuller Millsap place, about one mile north of the present town of Millsap in...
Palo Pinto County, Texas During the year 1856, Willis Mills and Ansell Russell established Palo Pinto County's first store on the old Fort Worth and Belknap road, about one and one-half miles west of the present town of Graford. About 1858, Mr...
Mason County, Texas T.J. Milligan, who had been sheriff of Mason County, lived on Comanche Creek about one and a half miles north and west of Mason on the Camp Colorado and San Antonio Road, and had charge of a local stage stand. Late in the...
Part of our in-depth series exploring the forts of Apacheria Geronimo, left, and Naiche Surrendering for a Second Time. Picture from the National Archives The following story is from the book, Indian Wars, by Bill Yenne. On May 15, Captain Charles...
McCulloch County, Texas May 13, 1869, about eighty Indians came to the John Chism Ranch, on Home Creek, about fifteen miles north and a little east of the present town of Mercury, and chased two horse traders, who successfully escaped. The savages...
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