Temple in Bell County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Bird Creek Battlefield
Photographed by Larry D. Moore, June 30, 2020
1. Bird Creek Battlefield Marker
Bird Creek Battlefield
Named in honor of
Captain John Bird
who lost his life here
May 26, 1839
With only 34 Texas Rangers
he met 240 Indians at this point,
and routed them.
Erected 1936 by Texas Highway Department. (Marker Number 409.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Wars, Non-US. A significant historical date for this entry is May 26, 1839.
Location. 31° 6.242′ N, 97° 21.608′ W. Marker is in Temple, Texas, in Bell County. It is on Frontage Road (Interstate 35) north of West Adams Avenue, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Temple TX 76504, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Central Texas. It is also in the American South. 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 Republic of Texas, and one of the Confederate States of America.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker:
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Photographed by Larry D. Moore, June 30, 2020
2. Bird Creek Battlefield Marker Area
Photographed by Larry D. Moore, June 30, 2020
3. Bird Creek Battlefield Marker
Photographed by Jeff Leichsenring, December 10, 2025
4. Bird Creek Battlefield Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on December 12, 2025. It was originally submitted on July 4, 2020, by Larry D. Moore of Del Valle, Texas. This page has been viewed 1,647 times since then and 128 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on July 4, 2020, by Larry D. Moore of Del Valle, Texas. 4. submitted on December 11, 2025, by Jeff Leichsenring of Garland, Texas.
