Near Silverton in Briscoe County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

Archeological Sites at Mackenzie Reservoir and Tule Canyon

Photographed By Bill Kirchner, November 15, 2016

1. Archeological Sites at Mackenzie Reservoir and Tule Canyon Marker

Inscription. Before this area was covered by Mackenzie Reservoir, evidence of human occupancy was found at 77 recorded archeological sites. The earliest artifacts date back 10,000 years to a bison kill. Prehistoric occupancy is indicated by burial sites, shallow hearths, and stone tools. Gun flints, glass beads, and metal objects confirm 18th century European contact. By 1874 Colonel Ranald S. Mackenzie's 4th Cavalry had driven the Indians from the Tule Canyon area which had been a lush grazing ground for buffalo and antelope.

Erected 1979 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 187.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Anthropology & Archaeology. A significant historical year for this entry is 1874.

Location. 34° 32.985′ N, 101° 26.292′ W. Marker is near Silverton, Texas, in Briscoe County. Marker can be reached from State Highway 207, on the left when traveling north. From Silverton, take SH 207 about 11 miles to roadside park; marker is located at overlook at entrance to recreation area. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Silverton TX 79257, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 10 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Milo Cemetery (approx. 3.2 miles away); Quanah Parker Trail (approx. 7½ miles away); Palo Duro Canyon (approx. 7½ miles

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away); The Vigo Park Methodist Church (approx. 7.9 miles away); Site of Celtic Post Office (approx. 8½ miles away); a different marker also named Quanah Parker Trail (approx. 8.8 miles away); Pleasant Lafayette Crawford House (approx. 9.1 miles away); First Baptist Church of Silverton (approx. 9.1 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Silverton.

Photographed By Bill Kirchner, November 15, 2016

2. Archeological Sites at Mackenzie Reservoir and Tule Canyon Marker

Photographed By Bill Kirchner, November 15, 2016

3. Archeological Sites at Mackenzie Reservoir and Tule Canyon Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on February 24, 2024. It was originally submitted on November 21, 2016, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. This page has been viewed 752 times since then and 58 times this year. Last updated on February 24, 2024, by Carl Gordon Moore Jr. of North East, Maryland. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on November 21, 2016, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. • James Hulse was the editor who published this page.