Alanreed in Gray County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Indian Battlefield
Photographed by Allen Lowrey, June 20, 2020
1. Indian Battlefield Marker
In this vicinity Lieutenant Frank D. Baldwin, commanding two companies of United States troops, attacked a large band of Indians and rescued two white girl captives, November 8, 1874.
Erected 1936 by State of Texas. (Marker Number 2629.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Wars, US Indian. In addition, it is included in the Texas 1936 Centennial Markers and Monuments series list. A significant historical date for this entry is November 8, 1874.
Location. 35° 12.913′ N, 100° 52.675′ W. Marker is in Alanreed, Texas, in Gray County. It is on FM 2477, on the left when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Alanreed TX 79002, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is on the Texas Panhandle. It is also on the American Great Plains and specifically on the Southern Plains. Globally, it is in North America, a Gulf of Mexico state, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain, the Comancherνa, the Dust Bowl, the Republic of Texas, and one of the Confederate
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 4 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Jericho Cemetery (approx. 3½ miles away); "The Naming Of Route 66" (approx. 3.7 miles away); "Gateway To The Southwest" (approx. 3.7 miles away); "The Beginning" (approx. 3.7 miles away); "East-West Connection" (approx. 3.7 miles away); "A Cultural Calamity" (approx. 3.7 miles away); "The Dust Bowl Days" (approx. 3.7 miles away); "Transportation History" (approx. 3.7 miles away).
Other markers no longer nearby. George B. McClellan (was approx. 0.3 miles away but has been confirmed missing); Boydstun Cemetery (was approx. 3½ miles away but has been confirmed missing).
Photographed by Allen Lowrey, June 20, 2020
2. Indian Battlefield Marker
Photographed by Allen Lowrey, June 20, 2020
3. View of Lake McClellan on way to marker
Credits. This page was last revised on June 21, 2020. It was originally submitted on June 21, 2020, by Allen Lowrey of Amarillo, Texas. This page has been viewed 534 times since then and 24 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on June 21, 2020, by Allen Lowrey of Amarillo, Texas. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
