Near Novice in Runnels County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

Ranger Peak

Photographed by Duane Hall, October 18, 2014

1. Ranger Peak Marker

Inscription. Named for Company E, Texas Rangers, which was stationed ½ mile east of peak in 1874. Atop peak, Rangers (under Capt. W.J. “Jeff” Maltby) kept a lookout for Indians. Outfit was part of the Frontier Battalion, organized to protect Texas settlers on frontier stretching from Red River to the Nueces. Camp was abandoned in 1876.

Erected 1970 by Texas Historical Survey Committee. (Marker Number 4198.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Wars, US Indian. A significant historical year for this entry is 1874.

Location. 32° 2.339′ N, 99° 44.999′ W. Marker is near Novice, Texas, in Runnels County. It is on Farm to Market Road 382 0.3 miles north of County Road 189, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Winters TX 79567, 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 12 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Ranger Campsite (here, next to this marker); Cotton Production in Runnels County (here, next to this marker); Counts Cemetery (approx. ¾ mile away); Old Townsite of Content (approx. 0.9 miles away); Atoka Cemetery (approx. 5½ miles away); Lawn Atlas ICBM Launch Site (Dyess S-6) (approx.

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7.3 miles away); Crews (approx. 7.4 miles away); Jim Ned Creek (approx. 11.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Novice.

Another marker is no longer nearby. Alec Simmons (was approx. 1.3 miles away but has been confirmed missing).

Cotton Production in Runnels County, Ranger Peak, and Ranger Campsite Markers image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Duane Hall, October 18, 2014

2. Cotton Production in Runnels County, Ranger Peak, and Ranger Campsite Markers

Photographed by Duane Hall, October 18, 2014

3. Cotton Production in Runnels County, Ranger Peak, and Ranger Campsite Markers

View to the east across Farm to Market Road 382

View to North Along Farm to Market Road 382 image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Duane Hall, October 18, 2014

4. View to North Along Farm to Market Road 382

View to South Along Farm to Market Road 382 image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Duane Hall, October 18, 2014

5. View to South Along Farm to Market Road 382

Part of Ranger Peak image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Duane Hall, October 18, 2014

6. Part of Ranger Peak

View to northwest from marker location

North Side of Ranger Peak image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Duane Hall, November 20, 2014

7. North Side of Ranger Peak

View to southwest from County Road 190

South Side of Ranger Peak image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Duane Hall, November 20, 2014

8. South Side of Ranger Peak

View to north from Farm to Market Road 382
Marker on right side of road at top of hill

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on October 24, 2014, by Duane Hall of Abilene, Texas. This page has been viewed 802 times since then and 33 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on October 24, 2014, by Duane Hall of Abilene, Texas. 7, 8. submitted on November 26, 2014, by Duane Hall of Abilene, Texas.