Details for Indian Battlefield

Historical Marker — Atlas Number 5145002630

Data

Marker Number 2630
Atlas Number 5145002630
Marker Title Indian Battlefield
Index Entry Indian Battlefield
Address
City Perry
County Falls
UTM Zone 14
UTM Easting 698219
UTM Northing 3445685
Subject Codes military topics; Native Americans
Marker Year 1936
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark No
Marker Location From Perry, approx. 2 mi. S on SH 6.
Private Property No
Marker Condition In Situ
Marker Size 1936 Centennial Marker (gray granite)
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 Jose Maria in which the colonists were defeated. A treaty with these Indians made soon after brought comparative peace to this region.

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