Near Junction in Kimble County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Old Bear Creek Texas Ranger Camp
(300 yards south)
Photographed By Richard Denney, May 15, 2012
1. Old Bear Creek Texas Ranger Camp Marker
Established October 1877 as patrol base for Co. E, Frontier Battalion, Texas Rangers, on the lookout for Indians and outlaws along the Llano River. Area was popular refuge for cattle and horse thieves, murderers, mail robbers—and within a few weeks many were captured by the unit of 30 men commanded by Lt. N. O. Reynolds. The Rangers in 1878 helped fight off one of the last Indian raids in the area.
Ranger protection given from this camp (used until mid-1880s) opened the way for peaceful settlement in Kimble and nearby counties.
Erected 1966 by State Historical Survey Committee. (Marker Number 3636.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Native Americans • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical month for this entry is October 1877.
Location. 30° 31.274′ N, 99° 49.39′ W. Marker is near Junction, Texas, in Kimble County. Marker is on Ranch to Market Road 1674, 1.2 miles west of County Route 271, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Junction TX 76849, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 4 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Campsite of Marques de Rubi, 1767 (here, next to this marker); Pioneer - North Llano Cemetery (approx. 3 miles away); Speer (approx. 3 miles away);
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Photographed By Richard Denney, May 15, 2012
2. Old Bear Creek Texas Ranger Camp Marker
Marker is one on right.
Photographed By Richard Denney, May 15, 2012
3. Bear Creek
View south of Bear Creek from Ranch Road 1674 bridge. The mouth of Bear Creek as it empties into the North Llano River is just 1/3 of a mile south of the marker.
Credits. This page was last revised on July 14, 2022. It was originally submitted on November 21, 2015, by Richard Denney of Austin, Texas. This page has been viewed 519 times since then and 43 times this year. Last updated on July 11, 2022, by Joe Lotz of Denton, Texas. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on November 21, 2015, by Richard Denney of Austin, Texas. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
