Two Miles North of Here
Two miles north of here Gen. Ranald S. Mackenzie, 4th U.S. Cavalry, ordered shot the 1450 horses captured from Indians in battle in Palo Duro Canyon September 28, 1874 to prevent their possible recovery by the Indians to return to their reservations on foot. Erected by the State of Texas 1936
34.4768° N, 101.5353° W
Where to Find It
from Tulia, 13.6 mi. E on SH 86 to pulloff, S side of the road between CR 26 and CR 27.
Nearby Markers
- 6.7 mi SE Site of Celtic Post Office Silverton
- 7.5 mi NE Archeological Sites at Mackenzie Reservoir and Tule Canyon Silverton
- 7.5 mi S First Baptist Church of Claytonville Claytonville
- 8.4 mi SE Francis School Silverton
- 9.4 mi NE Milo Cemetery Silverton
- 12.3 mi N Vigo Park Methodist Church Tulia