Tuscola in Taylor County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

Jim Ned Creek

Photographed By Duane Hall, September 29, 2014

1. Jim Ned Creek Marker

Inscription.

Probably named for Jim Ned, Delaware Indian chief. During Republic and early statehood of Texas (about 1840-1860), he was a scout for the Texas Militia on several campaigns against wild Indians in this area.

Dams near junction of two main forks of creek create Lake Brownwood.

Erected 1968 by State Historical Survey Committee. (Marker Number 2756.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Environment • Native Americans • Wars, US Indian.

Location. 32° 12.128′ N, 99° 47.909′ W. Marker is in Tuscola, Texas, in Taylor County. Marker is on U.S. 83, 0.2 miles south of 1st Street, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Tuscola TX 79562, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 6 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Cedar Gap Community (approx. 4.4 miles away); Buffalo Gap Cemetery (approx. 5.4 miles away); The Civilian Conservation Corps at Abilene State Park (approx. 5.4 miles away); Buffalo Gap College (approx. 5.7 miles away); Town of Buffalo Gap (approx. 5.7 miles away); Vicinity of Indian Fight (approx. 5.7 miles away); Taylor County

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(approx. 5.7 miles away); The Ernie Wilson Museum (approx. 6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Tuscola.

Also see . . .
1. Jim Ned Creek. From the Texas State Historical Association’s “Handbook of Texas Online”. (Submitted on October 7, 2014.)

2. History of Jim Ned. From the Jim Ned Consolidated ISD website. (Submitted on October 7, 2014.)

Photographed By Duane Hall, September 29, 2014

2. Jim Ned Creek Marker

View to southeast

View to South Along US 83 image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Duane Hall, September 29, 2014

3. View to South Along US 83

Photo taken from bridge over Jim Ned Creek

View to North Along US 83 image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Duane Hall, September 29, 2014

4. View to North Along US 83

Marker is on US 83 as it enters Tuscola from the south

US 83 Bridge Over Jim Ned Creek image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Duane Hall, September 29, 2014

5. US 83 Bridge Over Jim Ned Creek

Jim Ned Creek East of US 83 image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Duane Hall, September 29, 2014

6. Jim Ned Creek East of US 83

Credits. This page was last revised on November 29, 2020. It was originally submitted on October 7, 2014, by Duane Hall of Abilene, Texas. This page has been viewed 1,373 times since then and 107 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on October 7, 2014, by Duane Hall of Abilene, Texas.