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Indian Raid on Elm Creek, CSA

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US 380, W of Newcastle, Newcastle, TX, USA

Latitude & Longitude: 33° 10' 53.61080999988", -98° 51' 23.5411399998"
 
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     Indian troubles continually plagued the Texas frontier in the Civil War, with great loss in lives and property. One of the most serious raids occurred near here on Oct. 13, 1864, at Fitzpatrick Ranch. Comanches killed seven ranch people and five Confederate soldiers. Six women and children were kidnapped. 10,000 cattle were stolen. Brit Johnson, Negro slave who that day lost his whole family, later joined the Comanches, got their confidence, and freed his people . Later Indians punished him with mutilation and death.

This page last updated: 7/15/2008

Indian Raid on Elm Creek, CSA Historical Marker Location Map, Newcastle, Texas

 
   
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