Near Throckmorton in Throckmorton County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Capt. Marcy Meets Chief Senaco
Photographed By Duane Hall, March 23, 2016
1. Capt. Marcy Meets Chief Senaco Marker
Inscription.
Capt. Marcy Meets Chief Senaco. . In 1849, U.S. Army Captain Randolph B. Marcy was charged with establishing an overland road from Fort Smith, Arkansas to Santa Fe, New Mexico for emigrants seeking gold in California. On October 20, a party of Comanches approached Marcy and his men while they were crossing through Throckmorton County on a southerly return route. Other Native Americans arrived and greeted the trailblazing party. Among those present was Senaco, a high ranking Comanche chief. Marcy and he spoke, and Senaco and others camped with the soldiers before the groups departed on their separate ways. Marcy and Senaco would meet again near here in 1854, while Marcy was on another expedition.
In 1849, U.S. Army Captain Randolph B. Marcy was charged with establishing an overland road from Fort Smith, Arkansas to Santa Fe, New Mexico for emigrants seeking gold in California. On October 20, a party of Comanches approached Marcy and his men while they were crossing through Throckmorton County on a southerly return route. Other Native Americans arrived and greeted the trailblazing party. Among those present was Senaco, a high ranking Comanche chief. Marcy and he spoke, and Senaco and others camped with the soldiers before the groups departed on their separate ways. Marcy and Senaco would meet again near here in 1854, while Marcy was on another expedition.
Erected 2009 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 16161.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Native Americans • Roads & Vehicles. A significant historical date for this entry is October 20, 1849.
Location. 33° 10.899′ N, 99° 23.367′ W. Marker is near Throckmorton, Texas, in Throckmorton County. Marker is on U.S. 380, 3.8 miles west of Texas Highway 222, on the left when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Throckmorton TX 76483, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 3 other markers are within 14 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Western Boundary of Peters Colony
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on March 25, 2016, by Duane Hall of Abilene, Texas. This page has been viewed 635 times since then and 26 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3. submitted on March 25, 2016, by Duane Hall of Abilene, Texas.
