North America's Forts

The above first-hand account is from the book, Captured by the Indians, by Frederick Drimmer. More Of The Story … [Read more...] about On the Trail

The above first-hand account is from the book, Captured by the Indians, by Frederick Drimmer. … [Read more...] about Escape

Yellow Bluff Fort Historic State Park 12157 Heckscher Dr. Jacksonville, Florida 32226 Phone: 904-251-2324 Park Manager: Robert Joseph Yellow Bluff Fort served as an important position along the St. John’s River during the Civil War. This area was occupied by both sides during the struggle, and at its peak, had over 250 soldiers encamped within. It now … [Read more...] about Yellow Bluff Fort

Part of our in-depth series exploring the forts of Comancheria Marker Title: Yellow House Canyon City: Lubbock County: Lubbock Text: From the book, Battlefields of Texas, by Bill Groneman: Quahadi Comanches under Black Horse had obtained a permit to leave their reservation and hunt in Texas … [Read more...] about Yellow House Canyon & Blanco Canyon

Llano County, Texas During 1860 Woodard and a few others, out scouting, saw a lone Indian in the distance. Woodard fired and broke the Indian's neck. No other savages were seen. This occurred a few miles south of Cherokee in Llano County. Ref.: R. Ralb, who lived … [Read more...] about Woodard Breaks Indian’s Neck