Comanche Village Massacre
In this vicinity on a bank of the Colorado October 21, 1840; A Comanche Indian village was completely destroyed and much stolen property recovered including 500 horses; 128 Indians were killed; 34 were captured; The expedition commanded by Colonel John Henry Moore; Consisted of 90 citizen volunteers; Mostly residents of Fayette County; Seventeen friendly Lipan Indians under Chiefs Castro and Flacu served as guides; No Texans were killed and but two wounded. (1936)
32.3941° N, 100.8517° W
Where to Find It
Ruddick Park, Houston and Sixth, Colorado City.
Nearby Markers
- <0.1 mi N Ruddick Park Colorado City
- 0.6 mi E R.C. (Dick) Ware Colorado City
- 0.7 mi E Y.D. McMurry Colorado City
- 0.7 mi SW E.M. Hardigree Home Colorado City
- 0.7 mi E Colorado City Cemetery Colorado City
- 0.7 mi E William Marion Green Colorado City