Comanche Peak
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Known as a prominent Native American and pioneer landmark, Comanche Peak is actually a mesa. The peak rises 1,229 feet above sea level. The peak may have had ceremonial value for local tribes or have been a lookout point for game and enemies. A Comanche trail crossed Hood County in this vicinity. In 1846, pioneers and Native Americans en route to the so-called "peak" for a meeting almost failed to find it because of its flat top.
Later settlers held dances here and students from Add-Ran College had picnics at the peak. Boys also hunted wolves and rattlesnakes among caves and rocks on the top. (1969)
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