Details for Mackenzie Trail

Historical Marker — Atlas Number 5117003176

Data

Marker Number 3176
Atlas Number 5117003176
Marker Title Mackenzie Trail
Index Entry Mackenzie Trail
Address
City Hereford
County Deaf Smith
UTM Zone
UTM Easting
UTM Northing
Subject Codes roads; cattle, cattle industry topics; military topics; Native Americans
Marker Year 1965
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark No
Marker Location 4.2 mi. SE at intersection of US 60 and US 385. Marker reported missing Dec. 2015
Private Property No
Marker Condition Missing
Marker Size 18" x 28"
Marker Text Along this lonely, arid trail Gen. Ranald S. Mackenzie led his troops on scouting forays in the 1870s. Known for bravery and skill as a Civil War officer, he was sent to Texas and quickly adjusted to dangers and problems of frontier fighting. He fought against Comanches at Blanco and Tule Canyons. On Sept. 28, 1874, in Palo Duro Canyon, he led his men in one of the last major Indian battles in Texas where he slew more than 1,000 horses to cripple Indian action; thus he helped bring peace to the Texas Panhandle, making it safe for settlers. (1965)