Megargel in Archer County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

On Route of the Comanche Exodus

Photographed by Brian Anderson, November 23, 2021

1. On Route of the Comanche Exodus Marker

Inscription. After living 1854-58 on the reservation set aside by State of Texas near Camp Cooper (30 mi. SW), the Comanche Indians with their goods were removed to Oklahoma. Near this spot on a head branch of Kickapoo Creek (so named, 1830) the exodus camped on Aug. 3, 1859, with its escort, a company of 1st United States Infantry under Capt. C. C. Gilbert, along with the Indian agent Matthew Leeper. At same time (25 mi. E), Maj. George H. Thomas escorted the supervising Indian agent, Maj. R. S. Neighbors, and 1059 Lower Brazos Reserve Indians to Oklahoma reservation.

Megargel was founded here, 1910.

Erected 1971 by State Historical Survey Committee. (Marker Number 3861.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Indigenous Peoples and Communities • Wars, US Indian. A significant historical date for this entry is August 3, 1859.

Location. 33° 27.036′ N, 98° 55.646′ W. Marker is in Megargel, Texas, in Archer County. It is at the intersection of State Highway 114 and 5th Street, on the right when traveling west on State Highway 114. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Megargel TX 76370, 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 Republic of Texas,

and one of the Confederate States of America.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 13 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Megargel (here, next to this marker); St. Mary of the Assumption Catholic Church

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(approx. 0.7 miles away); Megargel Cemetery (approx. 1.3 miles away); Westover School (approx. 5.8 miles away); Westover (approx. 5.8 miles away); St. Luke Lutheran Church of Olney (approx. 10½ miles away); The Confluence of the Brazos, Trinity, and Red River Watersheds (approx. 11½ miles away); In Vicinity of French Trading Area (approx. 12.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Megargel.

Photographed by Brian Anderson, November 23, 2021

2. On Route of the Comanche Exodus Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on January 21, 2022. It was originally submitted on November 30, 2021, by Brian Anderson of New Albany, Ohio. This page has been viewed 856 times since then and 55 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 30, 2021, by Brian Anderson of New Albany, Ohio.