Houston County, Texas Lightnin' Hopkins Statue Davy Crockett National Forest Mission Tejas Points of Interest Take a tour through historic Houston County, relax in one of the local Bed & Breakfasts, or listen to live music. Fun for the...
Brown County, Texas During the early part of 1875, Creed M. Click had been staying with Capt. Maltby's company of Texas Rangers on Mud Creek, but decided to go to the home of Charlie Washburne. Shortly afterwards, while Creed M. Click, Charlie...
Part of our in-depth series exploring the forts of Comancheria Click on a link below to go to the story. Agua Chiquita Canyon | Agua Dulce Creek | American Ranch | Apache Springs | Arroyo San Roque | Baca's Wagon Train | Bass Canyon | Bavispe...
Bandera County, Texas During the fall of 1866, Thomas Click, who was on his way from Bandera to the Huffman Ranch, about six miles west of town, was killed by Indians at the crossing of the Medina. He was unarmed, lanced, stripped, and found by his...
Comanche County, Texas During February of 1861, just at the outbreak of the Civil War, Indians made their appearance on Rusk Creek in Comanche County. They were stealing all the horses that could be found and chasing every person that came into...
Part of our in-depth series exploring the forts of Comancheria June 1, 1882; Cloverdale, New Mexico: In April 1882 Apache chief Loco and several hundred Chiricahuas broke out from the San Carlos Agency, killing about forty settlers on their way to...
Part of our in-depth series exploring the forts of Comancheria The Comanche called themselves "The People." Others usually referred to them as their enemies, "Those who always fight us." A single generation of warriors at the...
Kimble County, Texas During 1871, about sixteen Indians approached the home of Nick Coalson, who lived on Copperas Creek, about fifteen miles west and north of Junction. Nick Coalson and Charlie Mann were away hunting and Frank Harris gardening a...
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