Black plaque № 23416

Black plaque № 23416

Site of Old Park Named for Comanche Chief Katemcy. Helped make 1847 treaty with settlers. Katemcy and peace party said to have camped in present park. At first Old Settlers Reunion here (1925) Herman Lehmann, raised by Indians, showed ritual killing of animal with a longbow. Settlers gave the land to state for use as park. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark, 1967 #11290

by Texas Historical Commission #11290 of the Texas Historical Marker series

Colour: black

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