Part of our in-depth series exploring the forts of Comancheria Jim Thorpe Jim Thorpe Home 706 E. Boston Yale, OK 74085-4004 Manager: Alice Cussner 918-387-2815 [email protected] The Oklahoma Historical Society, with its affiliate, the Jim...
Back to Cherokee War By Jeff Guinn Star-Telegram Staff Writer Armed with a lawn mower and the desire to illuminate history, a Cherokee descendant fights to expose the truth about the Battle of Neches and build a fitting memorial to Chief Duwa'li...
Part of our in-depth series exploring Southern Early American Forts Johnsonville Historic State Park Route 1 Box 374 New Johnsonville, TN 37134 Office: 931-535-2789 Fax: 931-535-3776 Recreational Opportunities * Picnic Facilities * Fishing * Hiking...
Bosque County, Texas Peter Cartwright Johnson and son, Peter Jr., who was ten years of age, had been to Meridian to the mill and for supplies, and were returning to their home, which was also in Comanche County. When they reached a point near...
The above story is from the book, Indian Depredations in Texas, by
J. W. Wilbarger.
The above story is from the book, Indian Depredations in Texas, by
J. W. Wilbarger.
Sketch by painter Henry Arthur McArdle from the book, Savage Frontier II, by Stephen L. Moore
The above story is from the book, Indian Depredations in Texas , by
J. W. Wilbarger.
Hood County, Texas During September of 1869, several Indians passed down so-called "Squaw Creek", terrorizing the local citizens, and stole the week's washing at Robt. West's home. John Afton, Robt. West, and others, who lived in this section under...
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