Near Lampasas in Lampasas County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Battle Branch
Photographed By QuesterMark, December 1, 2013
1. Battle Branch Texas Historical Marker
Inscription.
Battle Branch. . This branch of Sulphur Creek was named for an event in the Horrell-Higgins Feud. On the morning of March 26, 1877, Tom and Mart Horrell were going to Lampasas to attend district court. En route, they were ambushed by gunmen hiding in the brush near this location. The Horrells returned fire and the attackers rode away. Mart took his wounded brother to a nearby residence and continued to town for help. He led a squad of Texas Rangers to the site, but officers never caught the attackers. Many believed a Higgins faction had set up the ambush. The feud would continue, with additional gunfighting, for several more months.
This branch of Sulphur Creek was named for an event in the Horrell-Higgins Feud. On the morning of March 26, 1877, Tom and Mart Horrell were going to Lampasas to attend district court. En route, they were ambushed by gunmen hiding in the brush near this location. The Horrells returned fire and the attackers rode away. Mart took his wounded brother to a nearby residence and continued to town for help. He led a squad of Texas Rangers to the site, but officers never caught the attackers. Many believed a Higgins faction had set up the ambush. The feud would continue, with additional gunfighting, for several more months.
Erected 2003 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 13134.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Events. A significant historical date for this entry is March 26, 1877.
Location. 31° 3.079′ N, 98° 5.816′ W. Marker is near Lampasas, Texas, in Lampasas County. Marker is on U.S. 190, 0.2 miles east of County Route 86, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Lampasas TX 76550, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 5 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Hughes' Springs (approx. 3.6 miles away); First United Methodist Church (approx. 4.3 miles away); Cook Cemetery (approx. 4.7 miles away);
Additional keywords. water topics, duels, shoot-outs
Photographed By QuesterMark, December 1, 2013
2. Battle Branch Marker vicinity
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