Black plaque № 16720

Black plaque № 16720

Palo Duro Canyon. Two miles north of here General Ranald S. Mackenzie, 41st U.S. Cavalry, ordered shot the 1450 horses captured from Indians in battle in Palo Duro Canyon, September 28, 1874, to prevent their possible recovery by the Indians to return to their reservations on foot. #3918

by Texas Historical Commission #03918 of the Texas Historical Marker series

Colour: black

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