Buffalo Springs in Clay County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

Buffalo Springs, C.S.A.

Photographed by Jeff Leichsenring, April 6, 2025

1. Buffalo Springs, C.S.A. Marker

Inscription. On line of sentry forts along Red River and far frontiers of North Texas, 1861-1865. Used at intervals by cavalry, especially at such times as 1864 massing of 3,000 Federals to the north, in Indian Territory. Soldiers here saw little of war's glory, had large share of fighting and shortages of guns, ammunition, food, clothing and horses. Site of "forting up" of families wishing to stay, with goods and stock, near frontier homes; lived in picket houses in fortified square, placing guards on water or wood gathering parties; in 1862 left during water famine.

Erected 1965 by State Historical Survey Committee. (Marker Number 563.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Settlements & Settlers • War, US Civil. A significant historical year for this entry is 1864.

Location. 33° 33.387′ N, 98° 8.391′ W. Marker is in Buffalo Springs, Texas, in Clay County. It is at the intersection of Farm to Market Road 174 and Buffalo Springs Road (Farm to Market Road 3077), on the right when traveling west on Road 174. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 214 N Main St, Henrietta TX 76365,

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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 one other marker is within walking distance of this marker: A different marker also named Buffalo Springs (here, next to this marker).

Photographed by Jeff Leichsenring, April 6, 2025

2. Buffalo Springs, C.S.A. Marker

Marker is on the right; Buffalo Springs marker is on left.

Credits. This page was last revised on April 8, 2025. It was originally submitted on April 7, 2025, by Jeff Leichsenring of Garland, Texas. This page has been viewed 244 times since then and 42 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 7, 2025, by Jeff Leichsenring of Garland, Texas. • James Hulse was the editor who published this page.