| Marker Number |
2636 |
| Atlas Number |
5503002636 |
| Marker Title |
Indian Raid on Elm Creek, CSA |
| Index Entry |
Indian Raid on Elm Creek, CSA |
| Address |
US 380, W of Newcastle |
| City |
Newcastle |
| County |
Young |
| UTM Zone |
14 |
| UTM Easting |
513374 |
| UTM Northing |
3671424 |
| Subject Codes |
African American topics; Civil War; Native Americans |
| Marker Year |
1964 |
| Recorded Texas Historic Landmark |
No |
| Marker Location |
From Newcastle, take US 380 West about 8 mi. |
| Private Property |
No |
| Marker Condition |
In Situ |
| Marker Size |
18" x 28" |
| Marker Text |
Indian troubles continually plagued the Texas frontier in the Civil War, with great loss in lives and property. One of the most serious raids occurred near here on Oct. 13, 1864, at Fitzpatrick Ranch. Comanches killed seven ranch people and five Confederate soldiers. Six women and children were kidnapped. 10,000 cattle were stolen. Brit Johnson, Negro slave who that day lost his whole family, later "joined" the Comanches, got their confidence, and freed his people . Later Indians punished him with mutilation and death. |
