Part of our in-depth series exploring the forts of Comancheria August 1, 1847; Pawnee Rock, Kansas: Lt. Christopher "Kit" Carson departed Fort Leavenworth on 17 July to deliver dispatches from President James K. Polk to Col. Sterling Price...
Houston County, Texas During the summer of 1836, Indian representatives had held conferences with Mexican officials in Matamoros in Mexico just across the Rio Grande River. General Jose Urrea, a Texas Revolution veteran who now commanded Mexican...
Travis County, Texas
The following is from the book, Texas, The Dark Corner of the Confederacy, by B.P. Gallway:
Palo Pinto County, Texas My route continues south on Hwy. 16 to the Brazos just below the Possum Kingdom dam. Don't miss this view of Loving pasture at Dark Valley! There a cabin once stood which boasted the first wooden floor in Palo Pinto County...
Tom Green County, Texas In 1877, Capt. June Peak's company of rangers were camped in Tom Green County, when an Indian trail was discovered. The Captain ordered a detachment to follow the red men. Marshall Gibson, Angling and about eight others...
Part of our in-depth series exploring the forts of Apacheria
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Palo Pinto County, Texas More Stories and Information on Fort Tours Road Trips The Palo Pinto Jail Museum is worth the visit and a call in advance is recommended. The Rowe-Maddox cabin has been moved to the grounds that sit adjacent to the museum...
Part of our in-depth series exploring the forts of Comancheria "Rip" Ford Photo from the book, Texas Ranger Tales II, by Mike Cox Much of the Second Cavalry was reassigned to Utah, fortunately Governor Runnells was able to reestablish the...
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