Near Markley in Archer County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Indian Exodus 1859
Photographed by James Hulse, October 21, 2018
1. Indian Exodus 1859 Marker
On August 3, 1859 US Indian Agent Robt. S. Neighbors passed this way and camped near here with 1,051 Indians, carts, wagons, cattle, horses and four companies of US Cavalry and Infantry en route to Indian Territory Oklahoma to relocate the tribes who had previously lived on the Brazos Reserves in Young County, Texas. Later joined by Agent Matthew Leeper and 370 Comanches of the Upper Reserve in Throckmorton County. The group journeyed north to Indian Territory, Caddo County, Oklahoma and arrived on August 16, 1859.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Wars, US Indian. A significant historical date for this entry is August 3, 1859.
Location. 33° 25.858′ N, 98° 27.448′ W. Marker is near Markley, Texas, in Archer County. It is at the intersection of State Highway 16 and Prideaux Road, on the right when traveling south on State Highway 16. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Windthorst TX 76389, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Big Country. Globally, it is in North America, a Gulf of Mexico state, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 10 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: The Stone Houses (a few steps from this marker); Markley Cemetery Decoration Day (approx. 4½ miles away); Farmer Cemetery (approx. 8 miles away); Townsite of Old Farmer (approx. 8.2 miles away); Hawkins Chapel (approx. 9.6 miles away); St. Mary's Catholic Church (approx. 10.1 miles away); Marine Sgt. Gary S. Johnston (approx. 10.1 miles away); Marine Cpl. Paul J. Himmels (approx. 10.1 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Markley.
Also see . . .
1. Indian Affairs. TSHA Texas State Historical Association (Submitted on October 14, 2020, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.)
2. Indian Territory. Wikipedia (Submitted on October 14, 2020, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.)
Photographed by James Hulse, October 21, 2018
2. Indian Exodus 1859 Marker
The Indian Exodus 1859 marker is to the left of the Texas Historical Marker "The Stone Houses".
Photographed by James Hulse, October 21, 2018
3. The view from behind the Indian Exodus 1859 Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on October 15, 2020. It was originally submitted on October 14, 2020, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 714 times since then and 27 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 14, 2020, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
