Bird Creek Indian Battle
May 26, 1839 This marker commemorates the death of Captain John Bird, Sergeant William Weaver, Jesse E. Nash, H.M.C. Hall, Thomas Gay, and the heroic and successful battle of a Ranger force of 34 against 240 Indians. Erected by the State of Texas 1936
31.1153° N, 97.3584° W
Where to Find It
Along greenbelt sidewalk 200 feet SE of Merritt Road and 200 feet NE of W. Nugent Ave.
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- 1 mi S Immanuel Baptist Church Temple
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