Historical Markers in Texas

Bird Creek Battlefield

History·Bell County·Texas

Named in honor of Captain John Bird who lost his life here May 26, 1839 With only 34 Texas Rangers he met 240 Indians at this point, and routed them.

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31.1038, -97.3588

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