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

Jo G Hardin and Cousins Taken From Temporary Jail and Hung

Photographed by James Hulse, September 12, 2024

1. Jo G Hardin and Cousins Taken From Temporary Jail and Hung Marker

Inscription. 1-30-1872 Commissioner's Court Order instructed county treasurer Jo G Hardin to pay David Carnes $15.00 per month for use of his two story stone house for temporary jail. House was east of courthouse on lot 3 blk 4, orig. addn. Comanche. After murder of Sheriff Webb 5-26-1874, Jo G Hardin and cousins Bud and Tom Dixon were confined in temporary jail for protection. Sunday afternoon May 31 Jo G wanted to see wife & babies. Mart Fleming walked him down street to Hardin cabin to see wife, daughter & baby Joe Jr born May 24. That night as Ranger guards were on watch 10 or 12 men from adjoining co. Quietly rode up, overpowered guards, gagged 3 prisoners and took them. Next morning June 1 they were found hung from tree about 2-1/2 mi SW of Comanche. "Parson" Peter Gravis, Methodist circuit rider and presiding J.P. conducted funeral services. The bodies were buried on James G Hardin property 1 mi. N of Comanche. Researched and written by Dorothy F Robertson.

Erected by Comanche County Historical Society.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Law Enforcement. A significant historical date for this entry is January 30, 1872.

Location. 31° 53.871′ N, 98° 36.225′ W. Marker is in Comanche, Texas, in Comanche County. It is on North Austin Street (State Road 16)

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north of East Central Avenue (U.S. 377), on the right when traveling north. The marker is located along the front of the building. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 110 N Austin St, Comanche TX 76442, 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 Comanchería,

the Republic of Texas,

and one of the Confederate States of America.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: The Comanche (within shouting distance of this marker); The Bison (American Buffalo) (within shouting distance of this marker); Preacher Hardin Family (within shouting distance of this marker); John Wesley Hardin (within shouting distance of this marker); Jo G. Hardin and Cousins (within shouting distance of this marker); Confederate Veterans (within shouting distance of this marker); Texas Longhorn (within shouting distance of this marker); Veterans Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Comanche.

Also see . . . John Wesley Hardin. Wikipedia

John Wesley Hardin (May 26, 1853 – August 19, 1895) was an American Old West outlaw, gunfighter, and controversial folk icon. Hardin often got into trouble with the law from an early age. He killed his first man at the age of 15, claiming he did so in self-defense.

(Submitted on September 18, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.)

The view of the Marker along town square building image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, September 12, 2024

2. The view of the Marker along town square building

Credits. This page was last revised on September 18, 2024. It was originally submitted on September 18, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 461 times since then and 27 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 18, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.