Near Burkburnett in Wichita County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Tenth Cavalry Creek
Photographed by Brian Anderson, November 23, 2021
1. Tenth Cavalry Creek Marker
First called Getty's Creek, this stream was renamed by cowboys and settlers who found near its mouth, on Red River, remains of a military outpost garrisoned by the U.S. Tenth Cavalry from 1873 to 1875.
Most of the Negro soldiers and white officers stationed there had previously served in the Federal army during the Civil War (1861-1865) and at Fort Sill, in Indian Territory.
This staked timber outpost was attacked by Indians; legend says that all the officers, men and horses killed in the battle were buried in a common grave somewhere along this creek.
Erected 1970 by State Historical Survey Committee. (Marker Number 5226.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Wars, US Indian • Waterways & Vessels. A significant historical year for this entry is 1873.
Location. 34° 5.367′ N, 98° 45.787′ W. Marker is near Burkburnett, Texas, in Wichita County. It is on State Highway 240 1.3 miles east of Farm to Market Road 1739, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Iowa Park TX 76367, 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 Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain, the Comancherνa, the Republic of Texas, and one of the Confederate States of America.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 9 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Clara Cemetery (approx. 3.3 miles away); Trinity Lutheran Church (approx. 3.7 miles away); Ghost Town of Clara
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Photographed by Brian Anderson, November 23, 2021
2. Tenth Cavalry Creek Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on December 3, 2024. It was originally submitted on November 25, 2021, by Brian Anderson of New Albany, Ohio. This page has been viewed 1,525 times since then and 91 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 25, 2021, by Brian Anderson of New Albany, Ohio.
