Near Granbury in Hood County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Comanche Peak
Photographed By Brian Anderson, August 10, 2019
1. Comanche Peak Marker
Prominent Indian and pioneer landmark. Actually a mesa, the peak rises 1,229 feet (above sea level). May have had ceremonial value for local tribes or have been a look-out point for game and enemies. A Comanche trail crossed county in this vicinity.
In 1846 whites and Indians en route to the so-called "peak" for a meeting almost failed to find it because of its flat top.
Later settlers held dances here and students from Add-Ran College (about 10 miles N) had picnics at the peak. Boys also hunted wolves and rattlesnakes among caves and rocks on the top.
Erected 1969 by State Historical Survey Committee. (Marker Number 993.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Landmarks.
Location. 32° 23.125′ N, 97° 47.073′ W. Marker is near Granbury, Texas, in Hood County. Marker is on Glen Rose Highway (State Highway 144) 0.4 miles north of Williamson Road, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Granbury TX 76048, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 4 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Hood County News (approx. 3 miles away); Wright-Henderson-Duncan House (approx. 3˝ miles away); James Hogan Doyle and Mary Kate Stringfellow Doyle
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Also see . . . Comanche Peak (Hood County) - The Handbook of Texas Online. Texas State Historical Association (TSHA) (Submitted on August 21, 2019, by Brian Anderson of Humble, Texas.)
Photographed By Brian Anderson, August 10, 2019
2. Comanche Peak Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on November 25, 2020. It was originally submitted on August 21, 2019, by Brian Anderson of Humble, Texas. This page has been viewed 1,307 times since then and 183 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 21, 2019, by Brian Anderson of Humble, Texas.
