Indian Battlefield
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N 31° 23.911 W 096° 54.651
14R E 698629 N 3475655
This centennial grey granite "gravestone" marker stands next to another Texas Historical Marker on a small concrete pad, between the railroad tracks and SH 6 in Perry, near Marlin.
Waymark Code: WM11C13
Location: Texas, United States
Date Posted: 09/24/2019
Views: 10
Marker erected by the State of Texas
Texas Historical Commission Atlas data:
Index Entry Indian Battlefield
City Perry
County Falls
UTM Zone 14
UTM Easting 698219
UTM Northing 3445685
Subject Codes military topics; Native Americans
Marker Year 1936
Marker Location From Perry, approx. 2 mi. S on SH 6.
Marker Size 1936 Centennial Marker (gray granite)
Marker Number: 2630
Marker Text:
At this site, near the pioneer home of George Morgan, a battle took place, January 16, 1839, between settlers in this region and Indians under Chief José María in which the colonists were defeated. A treaty with these Indians made soon after brought comparative peace to this region.
Erected by the State of Texas
1936
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