Details - Camp Cureton, C.S.A. - Atlas Number 5009000659

Marker Number	659
Atlas Number	5009000659
Marker Title	Camp Cureton, C.S.A.
Index Entry	Camp Cureton, C.S.A.
Address
City	Archer City
County	Archer
UTM Zone	14
UTM Easting	534744
UTM Northing	3717293
Subject Codes	forts; Civil War
Marker Year	1963
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark	No
Marker Location	Courthouse lawn, Highway 79, Center Street, Archer City.
Private Property	No
Marker Condition	In Situ
Marker Size	Civil War Memorials - (pink granite)
Marker Text	Star and Wreath Strategically established during Civil War on defense line Red River to Rio Grande where Gainesville-Fort Belknap Road crossed west fork Trinity River about 10 miles south, 4 miles east of Archer City. Texas Frontier Regiment patrolled area frequently to check Comanche raids. Poorly fed, lacking horses and ammunition, these rugged Confederates more effectively curbed Indians than U.S. had, protected supply trains, guarded against Union action. Named for Capt. Jack Cureton, Camp Commander, veteran Mexican, Indian Wars. A Memorial to Texans who served the Confederacy; Erected by the State of Texas 1963.

ATLAS_NUM=5009000659