Near Novice in Runnels County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Ranger Peak
Photographed By Duane Hall, October 18, 2014
1. Ranger Peak Marker
Inscription.
Ranger Peak. . Named for Company E, Texas Rangers, which was stationed ½ mile east of peak in 1874. Atop peak, Rangers (under Capt. W.J. “Jeff” Maltby) kept a lookout for Indians. Outfit was part of the Frontier Battalion, organized to protect Texas settlers on frontier stretching from Red River to the Nueces. Camp was abandoned in 1876.
Named for Company E, Texas Rangers, which was stationed ½ mile east of peak in 1874. Atop peak, Rangers (under Capt. W.J. “Jeff” Maltby) kept a lookout for Indians. Outfit was part of the Frontier Battalion, organized to protect Texas settlers on frontier stretching from Red River to the Nueces. Camp was abandoned in 1876.
Erected 1970 by Texas Historical Survey Committee. (Marker Number 4198.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Wars, US Indian. A significant historical year for this entry is 1874.
Location. 32° 2.339′ N, 99° 44.999′ W. Marker is near Novice, Texas, in Runnels County. Marker is on Farm to Market Road 382, 0.3 miles north of County Road 189, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Winters TX 79567, United States of America. Touch for directions.
2. Cotton Production in Runnels County, Ranger Peak, and Ranger Campsite Markers
Photographed By Duane Hall, October 18, 2014
3. Cotton Production in Runnels County, Ranger Peak, and Ranger Campsite Markers
View to the east across Farm to Market Road 382
Photographed By Duane Hall, October 18, 2014
4. View to North Along Farm to Market Road 382
Photographed By Duane Hall, October 18, 2014
5. View to South Along Farm to Market Road 382
Photographed By Duane Hall, October 18, 2014
6. Part of Ranger Peak
View to northwest from marker location
Photographed By Duane Hall, November 20, 2014
7. North Side of Ranger Peak
View to southwest from County Road 190
Photographed By Duane Hall, November 20, 2014
8. South Side of Ranger Peak
View to north from Farm to Market Road 382 Marker on right side of road at top of hill
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on October 24, 2014, by Duane Hall of Abilene, Texas. This page has been viewed 517 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on October 24, 2014, by Duane Hall of Abilene, Texas. 7, 8. submitted on November 26, 2014, by Duane Hall of Abilene, Texas.