Hamilton County, Texas Near the close of the Civil War, several old men and boys, too old and young to go to war, were making a roundup on the cowhouse, about eight miles west of Hamilton, Bud Hollis, Ed Cox, L.F. Roberts, Wash Cox, Donnell, Larry...
Part of our in-depth series exploring the forts of Apacheria Cove Fort is open for self-guided tours this season and no advance booking is required. The grounds are also fully open. However, there may be limitations on group sizes for tours. Hours...
Jack County, Texas During 1863 Will R. Peveler was 2nd Lieutenant in Capt. Newt. White's Company G, of the Frontier Regiment, which was stationed at Ft. Belknap. But after the reorganization of 1864, Will R. Peveler was placed in command of a...
Palo Pinto County, Texas 940-325-2557 Lakes and Parks Lake Mineral Wells State Park, Possum Kingdom Lake, Lake Palo Pinto Points of Interest Baker Hotel Bat World Boudreau Gardens Herb Farm Crazy Water Hotel Famous Water Company, founded in 1913 by...
Part of our in-depth series exploring the forts of Comancheria 22 July 1863; Conchas, New Mexico: Navajo warriors attacked a three-man detachment of Company I, 1st New Mexico Cavalry, guarding a herd of beef cattle at Conchas Springs, near the...
Nacogdoches County, Texas Points of Interest Stone Fort Museum Located on the SFA campus, The Stone Fort has two exhibits on display. One is permanent and covers the history of the Y'Barbo Stone House. The other exhibit changes. For information on...
Part of our in-depth series exploring the forts of Comancheria Twenty-five thousand Texans volunteered to fight for the Confederacy by the end of 1861. Two-thirds of them were cavalry; as a British observer noted, "No Texan walks a yard if he...
Fort St. Jean Baptiste Points of Interest North Toledo Bend State Park, (9 miles southwest of Zwolle off LA 3229), Located on Toledo Bend Reservoir, the park offers fishing, picnicking, boat launch, improved campsites, 10 vacation cabins, group camp...
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