Two Miles North of Here
N 34° 28.612 W 101° 32.116
14S E 267162 N 3817949
This 1936 Texas centennial historic marker tells of the aftermath of the Battle of Palo Duro canyon
Waymark Code: WMKF4Y
Location: Texas, United States
Date Posted: 04/04/2014
Views: 18
This marker is located on the SH 86 east of Tulia near the Swisher-Briscoe county line.
Marker Number: 3918
Marker Text:
Two miles north of here General Ranald S. Mackenzie, 41st U.S. Cavalry, ordered shot the 1450 horses captured from Indians in battle in Palo Duro Canyon, September 28, 1874, to prevent their possible recovery by the Indians to return to their reservations on foot.
Erected by the State of Texas 1936
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