John M. Davenport
(February 8, 1827 - October 28, 1859) Stock-raiser and captain of a company of volunteer Indian fighters. Killed near here by 30 Comanches. Inquest for him was first in area for Indian victim. Settlers and soldiers from Fort Inge trailed the band 200 miles. After battle, found Davenport's gun on one of the Indians. (1969)
29.3181° N, 99.4598° W
Where to Find It
US 90, 0.5 mi. E of SH 127/SH 187, S side of road.
Nearby Markers
- <0.1 mi SE Sabinal Sabinal
- 0.5 mi W Old Patterson Home Sabinal
- 0.5 mi W Sabinal Methodist Church Sabinal
- 0.6 mi W First Baptist Church, Sabinal Sabinal
- 1.4 mi W Site of Camp Sabinal Sabinal
- 1.9 mi N Old Binion Home Sabinal