Texas Historical Marker #16161
Capt. Marcy Meets Chief Senaco. #16161
?, Throckmorton, TX, United States
Texas Historical Marker #15836
Western Boundary of Peters Colony. #15836
12.7 miles west of Throckmorton City Limits on US HWY 380, Throckmorton, TX, United States
Texas Historical Marker #15093
Bush Knob Massacre. In 1873, rancher Bill Hayes organized a group to drive cattle to the Indian Territory. They gathered cattle, including some belonging to rancher and outlaw John Larn, who Hayes believed had earlier rustled his cattle. Larn and a deputy secured a warrant for Hayes' arrest and requested assistance from Ft. Griffin. Buffalo soldiers, under the command of Lt. Edward P. Turner, joined a posse assembled by Larn. They reached the herders and killed Hayes and others. The remaining cowboys were arrested and later killed on the way back to Clear Fork. While official reports indicated otherwise, it is believed that all of the cowboys were murdered. Tradition indicates that the victims were buried at Bush Knob Cemetery. (2008) #15093
?, Throckmorton, TX, United States
Texas Historical Marker #05485
Throckmorton County. Formed from Fannin and Bosque counties. Created January 13, 1858. Organized March 18, 1879. Named in Honor of Dr. William Edward Throckmorton, 1795-1843, a revolutionary soldier. Father of James Webb Throckmorton, who became Governor of Texas in 1866. County seat, Throckmorton #5485
US 283 & SH 79, Throckmorton, TX, United States
Texas Historical Marker #04741
Site of Camp Cooper. Established by Major W. J. Hardee, 2nd U.S. Cavalry, on January 3, 1856 for the purpose of defending the frontier against Comanche Indians. Named in honor of Samuel Cooper, Adjutant General, U.S. Army. Home of General Robert E. Lee for nineteen months, 1856-1857. From this post the Cimarron Expedition set out, October 1, 1859. Abandoned February 21, 1861. #4741
RR 2528, off of US 283, Throckmorton, TX, United States
Texas Historical Marker #00992
Comanche Indian Village. #992
On County Road, SW of Throckmorton, Throckmorton, TX, United States