Melvin in McCulloch County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
1870s Cowboy-Indian Fight
Photographed by Gregory Walker, April 5, 2010
1. 1870s Cowboy-Indian Fight Marker
Near here in 1874 or 1875, 18 Indians attacked W. B. Brown and two comrades, spooking one horse and capturing bedrolls and grub, but sparing the men, who thankfully escaped. In the 1870s, when they were being driven off the range, capture of supplies meant victory to the Indians.
Erected 1973. (Marker Number 24.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Indigenous Peoples and Communities • Notable Events • Wars, US Indian. A significant historical year for this entry is 1874.
Location. 31° 12.998′ N, 99° 35.821′ W. Marker is in Melvin, Texas, in McCulloch County. It is on U.S. 87 0.1 miles east of Farm to Market Road 503, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Melvin TX 76858, 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
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Other nearby markers. At least 2 other markers are within 14 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Swedish Free Mission Church (approx. 1.9 miles away); Lohn Cemetery (approx. 13.4 miles away).
Photographed by Gregory Walker, April 5, 2010
2. 1870s Cowboy-Indian Fight Marker location
Photographed by Richard Denney, April 5, 2010
3. Close-up of gap in nearby hills to the north where fight occurred
Photographed by Duane Hall, April 11, 2018
4. 1870s Cowboy-Indian Fight Marker
Salt Gap visible behind marker
Photographed by Duane Hall, April 11, 2018
5. 1870s Cowboy-Indian Fight Marker in 2018
Credits. This page was last revised on February 12, 2026. It was originally submitted on April 15, 2010, by Gregory Walker of La Grange, Texas. This page has been viewed 3,855 times since then and 209 times this year. Last updated on February 12, 2026, by Dave W of Co, Colorado. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 15, 2010, by Gregory Walker of La Grange, Texas. 3. submitted on April 28, 2010, by Richard Denney of Austin, Texas. 4, 5. submitted on April 13, 2018, by Duane Hall of Abilene, Texas. • James Hulse was the editor who published this page.
