Historical Marker

Buffalo Springs

FM 174 · Buffalo Springs · Clay

Texas marker

Inscription

A landmark as early as 1849. Watering place for buffalo hunters. Site of a proposed permanent United States Army post, July, 1867. Abandoned due to lack of water and timber, November 19, 1867, and Fort Richardson on Lost Creek was established instead, November 26, 1867. Served as a stage stand and camp ground between that post and Fort Sill.

Scene of battle, July 12, 1874, between Indians and George W. Stevens, Captain of Texas Rangers. Erected by the State of Texas 1936

Location

AddressFM 174
CityBuffalo Springs
CountyClay
StateTexas

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