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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM21ZC_addie-m-graham_Graham-TX.html
Born in Indiana in 1843, Agnes Mary ("Addie") Kinter married Edwin Smith Graham in 1865. Upon hearing of the opportunities for land development in Texas, Graham traveled to Texas many times during the 1870s. In 1872, he and his brother, G.A., foun…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1RF1_murray-methodist-church_Graham-TX.html
When early pioneer Thomas Price purchased land in the old Fish Creek community in 1874, he found an abandoned log cabin which, along with his neighbors, he repaired and designated for use as a church. Early settlers, regardless of denominational p…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1REY_tonkawa-scouts-c-s-a_Newcastle-TX.html
By the time of the Civil War, 1861-65, Texans knew the horrors of Indian warfare. Hostile tribes made a business of stealing horses, cattle, women and children. The paths they followed in the "bright Comanche moons" were marked by fires …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1REX_old-fort-belknap-powder-magazine_Newcastle-TX.html
Best preserved of the original structures at Fort Belknap. The fort, named for its builder, Brig. Gen. W.G. Belknap (1794-1851), was one of the frontier posts placed by the Federal government along a line from the Red River to the Rio Grande to gu…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1REW_camp-belknap-c-s-a_Newcastle-TX.html
Confederate frontier post Camp Belknap located this vicinity. Local soldiers, determined to guard edge of settlement against Indian raids, Union invasion from Indian Territory, joined Frontier Regiment of Texas Cavalry and Rangers. Chain of posts …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1REV_military-road-fort-belknap-fort-phantom-hill_Newcastle-TX.html
Past this Point Extended a Military Road Surveyed in 1849 by Colonel J.E. Johnson who was detailed by the U.S. War Department to locate the most feasible route from Red River to El Paso. From 1851 to 1854 it connected two frontier forts, Belknap…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1REU_major-robert-simpson-neighbors_Newcastle-TX.html
Who served in the army of Texas, 1836 · Captured by General Woll, 1842 · U.S. Indian agent, 1845 · Born in Virginia, November 3, 1815 · Died September 14, 1859
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1RET_tyra-graveyard-murray-community-cemetery_Graham-TX.html
Pioneer residents of this area called their community Fish Creek until 1880, when a U.S. post office was established and named for the local postmaster, J.J. Murray. This cemetery dates to May 6, 1884, when the infant child of Russell and Rosa Bel…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1REO_military-road-fort-belknap-san-antonio_Newcastle-TX.html
Past this Point Extended a Military Road Connecting Fort Belknap and San Antonio. Blazed in 1851 by Lieutenant Francis T. Bryan of the U.S. Army. Traveled by troops, supply trains and frontier settlers.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1REN_fort-belknap-memorial_Newcastle-TX.html
Built with stones from the original fort, this monument was completed November 3, 1995 on the 144th birthday of Fort Belknap at its present location. Erected to the memory of the U.S., Texas and Confederate troops who served here. Dedicated by the…
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