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Site of the McClean Massacre

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8 mi. S on FM 2419 to E. CR 185, Palestine, TX, USA

Latitude & Longitude: 31° 37' 46.0992", -95° 30' 32.598"
 
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    Daniel McLean and John Sheridan, expert Indian fighters employed by the settlers as guides and protectors, were killed here in 1837. By holding the savages in check until the settlers could escape, both sacrificed their lives.

This page last updated: 7/15/2008

Site of the McClean Massacre Historical Marker Location Map, Palestine, Texas