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Route of Nolan Expedition

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2.5 mi. SW on US 62/82, Meadow, TX, USA

Latitude & Longitude: 29° 41' 34.28819999988", -102° 19' 45.6039500016"
 
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    Army and civilian effort in 1877 to halt raiding of Chief Old Black Horses Comanches. In group were 60 Negro troops of Co. A, 10th U.S. Cavalry, and 22 buffalo hunters known as The Forlorn Hope. Troops departed Fort Concho in early July, led by Capt. Nicholas Nolan. Eluded by Indians and finding water holes dry, on July 7 men were thirst-crazed. By drinking horse blood and urine, soldiers lived 86 parched hours; finally reached old supply base. Hunters left group; found water alone. All but 4 soldiers survived this heroic test of endurance.

This page last updated: 7/15/2008

Route of Nolan Expedition Historical Marker Location Map, Meadow, Texas