Historical Markers in Texas

Bird Creek Indian Battle

History·Bell County·Texas

May 26, 1839 This marker commemorates the death of Captain John Bird, Sergeant William Weaver, Jesse E. Nash, H.M.C. Hall, Thomas Gay, and the heroic and successful battle of a Ranger force of 34 against 240 Indians. Erected by the State of Texas 1936

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31.1162, -97.3590

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