Dove Creek Battlefield
Around this mountain a battle was fought on January 8, 1865 between 2000 Indians and Texas Rangers and State Troops commanded by Captains John Fossett and S. S. Totten. Four officers and 22 of their men lie in unmarked graves nearby.
31.1908° N, 100.7187° W
This marker stands on private property. Please view it from the road or ask the owner first.
Where to Find It
private property on the Dove Creek Ranch, 8 mi. SE of Mertzon via FM 915 and CR 113
Nearby Markers
- 2.4 mi NE County Line Cemetery Knickerbocker
- 7.2 mi NE Knickerbocker Catholic Community Cemetery Knickerbocker
- 7.6 mi NW Dove Creek Battle Mertzon
- 7.6 mi NW Sherwood Courthouse Sherwood
- 7.8 mi NW Mertzon Central School Mertzon
- 7.8 mi NE Knickerbocker Knickerbocker