The Col. John I. Gregg 1872 Battle Site - Texas Historical Markers on Waymarking.com

One of two historic markers at this site along the southbound frontage road of the US 60 north of downtown Canyon, this marker discusses the 1872 Indian battle involving Col. John I. Gregg.

Marker Number: 13664 Marker Text: The decade after 1865 was a time of transition for the U.S. Many citizens moved west, coming into conflict with Native American tribes living on the Great Plains. Settlers demanded the U.S. Army provide their protection. The Army responded by conducting campaigns against the Southern Plains Indians. In 1872, one such campaign included troops of the Eighth Cavalry commanded by Colonel John I. Gregg, who departed from New Mexico into West Texas to locate Native American raiders. On August 16, his troops skirmished here with Kiowas, killing or injuring twelve while suffering one wounded. This and the Red River War (1874-75) led to the subjugation of Plains Indians and their confinement to reservations. (2006)

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