Quanah Parker

Quanah Parker. . The last major Native American warrior of the great Plains, was the son of Comanche Chief Peta Nocona and Cynthia Ann Parker, a white woman kidnapped in a Comanche raid. His tribe was one of the last to come into the U.S. Reservation system. Quanah, named Chief of the Comanche on the reservation, proved to be a forceful, resourceful, and able leader. Through wise investments, he became one of the wealthiest American Indians of his day. He negotiated grazing rights with Texas cattlemen, invested in businesses, learned English, and lobbied the U.S. Congress on behalf of the Comanche Nation. Theodore Roosevelt was a frequent hunting partner. , Abilene-area sculptor Terry Gilbreth created this original piece. The likeness of Quanah and his traditional attire were authenticated through extensive research. The Diamond M foundation, The legacy of C.T. And Claire McLaughlin, provided funding for this sculpture. , A part of Scurry County history, Quanah Parker is a perfect symbol for the mission of Western Texas College. This tribute to Quanah Parker was commissioned in 2011 on the centennial of his death. . This historical marker is in Snyder in Scurry County Texas