Near Nocona in Montague County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Red River Station
C.S.A.
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Texas Civil War Frontier Defense
1861 1865
Photographed by Mark Hilton, July 21, 2016
1. Red River Station Marker
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C.S.A.
Established 9 miles northwest 1861 as Civil War outpost near major buffalo and Indian crossing local soldiers, determined to guard edge of settlement against Indian raids, Union invasion from Indian territory, joined by Texas Frontier Regiment Cavalry Company. Families of settlers, cattlemen built log cabins within post stockade. Poorly fed, clothed and short on horses and ammunition Confederates patrolled area effectively. Comanche, Kiowa raid at Illinois Bend 15 miles east Jan. 1863. Major cattle crossing after war.
who served in the Confederacy
Rear
1861 — 1865
Texas made an all-out effort for the Confederacy after voting over 3 to 1 for secession. 90,000 troops, noted for mobility and and heroic daring, fought on every battlefront. An important source of supply and gateway to foreign trade thru Mexico, Texas was the storehouse of the south. Red River Station and other posts on this line were backed by patrols of state Rangers, organized militia, and citizens posses scouting from nearby "family forts." This was part of a 2000 mile frontier and coastline
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Erected 1963 by the State of Texas. (Marker Number 4219.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Animals • Indigenous Peoples and Communities • Settlements & Settlers • War, US Civil. A significant historical month for this entry is January 1863.
Location. 33° 47.172′ N, 97° 42.461′ W. Marker is near Nocona, Texas, in Montague County. It is on U.S. 82 east of Hillcrest Drive, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1522 US-82, Nocona TX 76255, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the Prairies & Lakes Region. 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 Comancherνa, the Republic of Texas, and one of the Confederate States of America.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 9 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Cotton Gin & Grist Millstones (here, next to this marker); Frontier Montague County Trails & Mail Routes (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Central Christian Church (approx. 1.1 miles away); First Baptist Church of Nocona (approx. 1.2 miles away); Bob Stone Camp (approx. 1.9 miles away); Montague Cemetery (approx. 8.1 miles away); Montague Pioneer Memorial (approx. 8.4 miles away); Montague County Courthouse (approx. 8.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Nocona.
Also see . . .
1. Texas State Historical Association article about Red River Station. (Submitted on August 10, 2016, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama.)
Photographed by Mark Hilton, July 21, 2016
2. Texas Civil War Frontier Defense Marker
2. Wikipedia article on the Red River Station. (Submitted on August 10, 2016, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama.)
Photographed by Mark Hilton, July 21, 2016
3. View of marker with Highway U.S. 82 in background.
Photographed by Mark Hilton, July 21, 2016
4. The view west on U.S. Highway 82 next to the Tales N' Trails Museum (far left).
The museum houses hundreds of Native American artifacts and European trade goods from the vast collection of Texana of the Joe Benton family. Mr Benton amassed the largest regional collection of Indian artifacts in the U.S.
Credits. This page was last revised on August 10, 2016. It was originally submitted on August 10, 2016, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama. This page has been viewed 2,976 times since then and 121 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on August 10, 2016, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama.
