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

Felix L. Lindsey

Photographed by James Hulse, October 26, 2025

1. Felix L. Lindsey Marker

Inscription. Felix L. Lindsey was born in Gallatin County, Kentucky on October 10, 1847. His mother was mulatto and his father was full-blood Creek Indian. He was sent to live with a white family named Meeks when he was seven years old and was provided a small amount of education so that he could help with the family's business. During the Civil War, Lindsey was tasked by the family with carrying food to Union soldiers camped nearby and he developed a fondness for the uniform. In 1882, Lindsey joined the U.S. Army and was assigned to the 10th Cavalry Regiment of "Buffalo Soldiers" at Fort Davis, Texas. In 1885, his unit was sent to Arizona to pursue Apache tribe leader Geronimo. In later accounts to interviewers, Lindsey recalled pursuing Apaches along narrow canyon trails, witnessing soldiers being shot from their horses and a brief encounter with Geronimo as he was negotiating his surrender. Felix Lindsey suffered three wounds in the Apache campaign, including a leg wound that ended his military career at Fort Sill, Oklahoma in 1893.

Soon after, Lindsey moved to Wichita Falls where he married Mary Tillman and raised their family of nine children. Lindsey lived and worked in the African-American community, operating a drapery cleaning service and house cleaning service. Physically limited by his military service wounds, Lindsey employed family members in his business ventures and earned respect among his clients. Felix L. Lindsey died in Wichita Falls on September 14, 1939 at the age of 92. The life of Felix Lindsey is a testament to the passion and perseverance of African Americans after the Civil War to prosper and earn respect during a turbulent time in Texas and our nation.

Erected 2012 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 17282.)

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African Americans • Indigenous Peoples and Communities • Wars, US Indian. A significant historical date for this entry is September 14, 1939.

Location. 33° 54.718′ N, 98° 30.468′ W. Marker is in Wichita Falls, Texas, in Wichita County. It is on 5th Street east of Baylor Street. The marker is located in the Riverside Cemetery. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1810 Fifth Street, Wichita Falls TX 76301, 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: Frank Kell (within shouting distance of this marker); Joseph Alexander Kemp (within shouting distance of this marker); Dr. Samuel Hiatt Burnside / Mary Margaret Grice Burnside (within shouting distance of this marker); Riverside Cemetery (approx. 0.2 miles away); Texan Santa Fe Expedition

Photographed by James Hulse, October 26, 2025

2. Felix L. Lindsey Marker

(approx. ¼ mile away); Spanish War Veterans Statue (approx. half a mile away); Wichita General Hospital (approx. half a mile away); Joseph Sterling Bridwell (approx. half a mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Wichita Falls.

The view of Felix L. Lindsey Marker in the cemetery image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, October 26, 2025

3. The view of Felix L. Lindsey Marker in the cemetery

Credits. This page was last revised on October 29, 2025. It was originally submitted on October 28, 2025, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 63 times since then and 33 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 29, 2025, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.