Details for Gen. Nelson Miles Expedition (Headquarters Dugout)

Historical Marker — Atlas Number 5211002138

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Marker Number 2138
Atlas Number 5211002138
Marker Title Gen. Nelson Miles Expedition (Headquarters Dugout)
Index Entry Miles, Nelson, Expedition
Address US 83
City Canadian
County Hemphill
UTM Zone 14
UTM Easting 375161
UTM Northing 3954096
Subject Codes Exploration and expeditions; military topics; Native Americans
Marker Year 1967
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark No
Marker Location US 83, W side, 13.2 mi. S of Canadian, 0.1 mi. N of CR 6, 0.3 mi. N of Washita River
Private Property
Marker Condition
Marker Size 18" x 28"
Marker Text Indian raids brought General Miles' men to Texas in 1874 as part of U.S. Army pincer's tactic operating from a dugout post. The twelve infantry and cavalry units had supply camps on the Canadian, Red and Washita rivers. On November 8, 1874, Gen. Miles' troops recovered two captive sisters, Addie and Julia German. Two older sisters, Catherine and Sophia German, were freed February 28, 1875. Eight Indian battles were fought during that winter. At this post, General Miles nominated several of his men for the Congressional Medal of Honor, among them renowned Panhandle settler Billy Dixon. In 1875, Fort Elliott opened at Old Mobeetie to continue frontier protection. (1967)
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