Canyon in Randall County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Col. John I. Gregg 1872 Battle Site
Photographed By Bill Kirchner, November 18, 2015
1. Col. John I. Gregg 1872 Battle Site Marker
The decade after 1865 was a time of transition for the U.S. Many citizens moved west, coming into conflict with Native American tribes living on the Great Plains. Settlers demanded the U.S. Army provide their protection. The Army responded by conducting campaigns against the Southern Plains Indians. In 1872, one such campaign included troops of the Eighth Cavalry commanded by Colonel John I. Gregg, who departed from New Mexico into West Texas to locate Native American raiders. On August 16, his troops skirmished here with Kiowas, killing or injuring twelve while suffering one wounded. This and the Red River War (1874-75) led to the subjugation of Plains Indians and their confinement to reservations.Erected 2006 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 13664.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Native Americans • Wars, US Indian. A significant historical year for this entry is 1872.
Location. 35° 0.394′ N, 101° 55.113′ W. Marker is in Canyon, Texas, in Randall County. Marker is on U.S. 60 Frontage Road, half a mile
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. T Anchor Ranch (here, next to this marker); Randall County (approx. ¾ mile away); Buffalo Courts (approx. 1.6 miles away); Tex Randall (approx. 1.6 miles away); Georgia O'Keeffe in Canyon (approx. 1.8 miles away); T-Anchor Ranch (approx. 1.8 miles away); J. Evetts Haley (approx. 1.8 miles away); The Charles Goodnight Memorial Trail (approx. 1.8 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Canyon.
Photographed By Bill Kirchner, November 18, 2015
2. Col. John I. Gregg 1872 Battle Site Marker on left
T Anchor Ranch Marker is on the right.
Photographed By Bill Kirchner, November 18, 2015
3. Col. John I. Gregg 1872 Battle Site Marker
Northbound on US-60 east frontage road.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on December 12, 2015, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. This page has been viewed 401 times since then and 27 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on December 12, 2015, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona.
