Dalton Gang's Last Raid
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palewryter
N 32° 29.711 W 094° 44.308
15S E 336670 N 3596657
Site of the Dalton Gang's last raid in 1894.
Waymark Code: WM3K7X
Location: Texas, United States
Date Posted: 04/14/2008
Views: 36
Marker Number: 9942
Marker Text:
A bloody day (May 23, 1894) in early Longview. Bill Dalton, leader of armed gang presented a note for money at First National Bank. A gunfight erupted when Sheriff Jack Howard, City Marshall Mat Muckleroy and citizens resisted. Three local men-- J. W. McQueen, Geo. Buckingham, Charles Learn-- and one outlaw died of gunshot wounds. Bank president J. R. Clemmons and cashier Tom Clemmons were held as hostages for a short time as outlaws made getaway into Oklahoma. Forged $20 bank notes led to capture of survivors.
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