Augusta in Houston County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
The Edens-Madden Massacre
Photographed By James Hulse, April 25, 2024
1. The Edens-Madden Massacre Marker
Inscription.
The Edens-Madden Massacre. . A famous tragedy of the 1830s. While able-bodied men were away fighting Indians, six or seven women, some young children, and four elderly men - most of them relatives – were at home of John Edens (2.4 mi. SW of here). Indians attacked, killing several women and setting fire to the house. The men, 4-year-old Balis Madden, and a little girl escaped. Two wounded women, Mrs. James Madden and Mrs. Robert Madden, managed to survive. The Indians may have carried off some of the missing; the fire burned several bodies. Patsy, or Betsy, a Negro woman, rescued some of the survivors.
A famous tragedy of the 1830s. While able-bodied men were away fighting Indians, six or seven women, some young children, and four elderly men - most of them relatives – were at home of John Edens (2.4 mi. SW of here). Indians attacked, killing several women and setting fire to the house. The men, 4-year-old Balis Madden, and a little girl escaped. Two wounded women, Mrs. James Madden and Mrs. Robert Madden, managed to survive. The Indians may have carried off some of the missing; the fire burned several bodies. Patsy, or Betsy, a Negro woman, rescued some of the survivors.
Erected 1971 by State Historical Survey Committee. (Marker Number 9462.)
Location. 31° 31.887′ N, 95° 19.889′ W. Marker is in Augusta, Texas, in Houston County. Marker is at the intersection of Farm to Market Road 227 and County Road 1560, on the right when traveling east on Road 227. The marker is located with three others markers at the corner of the intersection. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Grapeland TX 75844, United States of America. Touch for directions.
2. The Edens-Madden Massacre Marker is the first marker on the right side.
Credits. This page was last revised on April 27, 2024. It was originally submitted on April 27, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 54 times since then. Photos:1, 2. submitted on April 27, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
