Near Canadian in Hemphill County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

Gen. Nelson Miles Expedition

(Headquarters Dugout)

By Bill Kirchner, March 17, 2016

1. Gen. Nelson Miles Expedition Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

Indian raids brought General Miles' men to Texas in 1874 as part of U.S. Army pincer's tactic operating from a dugout post. The twelve infantry and cavalry units had supply camps on the Canadian, Red and Washita rivers. On November 8, 1874, Gen. Miles' troops recovered two captive sisters, Addie and Julia German. Two older sisters, Catherine and Sophia German, were freed February 28, 1875. Eight Indian battles were fought during that winter. At this post, General Miles nominated several of his men for the Congressional Medal of Honor, among them renowned Panhandle settler Billy Dixon. In 1875, Fort Elliott opened at Old Mobeetie to continue frontier protection.

Erected 1967 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 2138.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Wars, US Indian.

Location. 35° 43.375′ N, 100° 22.817′ W. Marker is near Canadian, Texas, in Hemphill County. Marker is on U.S. 83 5.8 miles south of Texas Highway 33, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Canadian TX 79014, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers

By Bill Kirchner, March 17, 2016

2. Gen. Nelson Miles Expedition Marker

are within 10 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Washita Cemetery (approx. 2.3 miles away); Site of Lyman's Wagon Train Battle (approx. 2½ miles away); Route of Marcy Trail (approx. 5.8 miles away); Fletcher and Donley Stage Station (approx. 6.4 miles away); Historic Trails (approx. 6.8 miles away); Buffalo Wallow Battle Ground (approx. 6.8 miles away); Gageby Cemetery (approx. 7 miles away); Historic Roadside Park (approx. 9.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Canadian.

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on April 7, 2016, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. This page has been viewed 358 times since then and 2 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 7, 2016, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona.