Near Chillicothe in Hardeman County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Medicine Mound Community
Photographed By Richard Denney, September 29, 2016
1. Medicine Mound Community Marker
Inscription.
Medicine Mound Community. . Early inhabitants of this area were Comanche and Kiowa Indians whose campsites were situated around four dolomite hills called Medicine Mounds and known for their healing properties. In 1854, area land was deeded to a railway company. Anglo settlers began to arrive in the 1870s. A small village developed but was moved 2.5 miles north in 1908 when the Kansas City, Mexico and Orient Railway was built. A townsite was platted that year and was fully established by 1911. At its peak, Medicine Mound boasted 22 businesses and a population of 500. Economic hardships, the Great Depression and a 1933 fire that burned the entire town were primary forces in the town's eventual demise. The last business closed in 1966.
Early inhabitants of this area were Comanche and Kiowa Indians whose campsites were situated around four dolomite hills called Medicine Mounds and known for their healing properties. In 1854, area land was deeded to a railway company. Anglo settlers began to arrive in the 1870s. A small village developed but was moved 2.5 miles north in 1908 when the Kansas City, Mexico and Orient Railway was built. A townsite was platted that year and was fully established by 1911. At its peak, Medicine Mound boasted 22 businesses and a population of 500. Economic hardships, the Great Depression and a 1933 fire that burned the entire town were primary forces in the town's eventual demise. The last business closed in 1966.
Erected 1999 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 11928.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Native Americans • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1854.
Location. 34° 11.235′ N, 99° 35.681′ W. Marker is near Chillicothe, Texas, in Hardeman County. Marker is on Route 91 Spur east of Farm to Market Road 1167, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Quanah TX 79252, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 12 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. W. P. A. Sanitation Project (here, next to this marker);
Photographed By Richard Denney, September 29, 2016
2. Medicine Mound Community Marker
Marker is one of three (middle) next to the old store which now serves as the Medicine Mound Museum.
Photographed By Richard Denney, September 29, 2016
3. Medicine Mound Community
Photo of old gas station in Medicine Mound.
Photographed By Richard Denney, September 29, 2016
4. Medicine Mounds
Photo of the nearby Medicine Mounds from which the town took its name.
Credits. This page was last revised on July 19, 2021. It was originally submitted on October 8, 2016, by Richard Denney of Austin, Texas. This page has been viewed 950 times since then and 85 times this year. Last updated on October 10, 2016, by Richard Denney of Austin, Texas. Photos:1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on October 8, 2016, by Richard Denney of Austin, Texas. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
