Near Wellington in Collingsworth County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

The Red River Plunge of Bonnie and Clyde

Photographed by Gary Estep, December 29, 2025

1. The Red River Plunge of Bonnie and Clyde Marker

Inscription. On June 10, 1933, Mr. and Mrs. Sam Pritchard and family saw from their home on the bluff (west) the plunge of an auto into Red River. Rescuing the victims, unrecognized as Bonnie Parker and Clyde and Buck Barrow, they sent for help. Upon their arrival, the local sheriff and police chief were disarmed by Bonnie Parker. Buck Barrow shot Pritchard's daughter while crippling the family car to halt pursuit. Kidnapping the officers, the gangsters fled. Bonnie and Clyde were fated to meet their death in 1934. In this quiet region, the escapade is now legend.

Erected 1975 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 4218.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Law Enforcement • Roads & Vehicles • Waterways & Vessels. A significant historical date for this entry is June 10, 1933.

Location. 34° 57.565′ N, 100° 13.341′ W. Marker is near Wellington, Texas, in Collingsworth County. It can be reached from U.S. 83, on the left when traveling north. From Wellington, take U.S. 83 north about 8 miles to park on north side of Red River; marker located just inside entrance to park. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Wellington TX 79095, 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 Comanchería,

the Dust Bowl,

the Republic of Texas,

and one of the Confederate States of America.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 8 miles of this marker, measured as the crow

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flies: Quanah Parker Trail (a few steps from this marker); Rocking Chair "Ranche" (a few steps from this marker); Site of Lutie School (approx. 4.4 miles away); Collingsworth County (approx. 4.7 miles away); First Methodist Church of Wellington (approx. 7.2 miles away); Methodism in Collingsworth County (approx. 7.2 miles away); O'Neil Building (approx. 7.2 miles away); Collingsworth County Hospital (approx. 7.7 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Wellington.

Regarding The Red River Plunge of Bonnie and Clyde. Pritchard's daughter, Gladys Pritchard Cartwright, was shot through the hand and survived.

Additional keywords. outlaws & renegades

Photographed by Bill Kirchner, November 15, 2016

2. The Red River Plunge of Bonnie and Clyde Marker

Quanah Parker Trail Arrow and Red River bridge in background.

December 10, 2007

3. The Red River Plunge of Bonnie and Clyde Marker

Photographed by Bill Kirchner, November 15, 2016

4. The Red River Plunge of Bonnie and Clyde Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on December 30, 2025. It was originally submitted on February 19, 2009. This page has been viewed 7,687 times since then and 278 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on December 29, 2025, by Gary Estep of Anna, Texas. 2. submitted on December 7, 2016, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. 3. submitted on February 19, 2009. 4. submitted on December 7, 2016, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.