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Battle of the Little Wichita |
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Archer City,
TX,
USA
Latitude & Longitude:
33° 35' 55.7988",
-98° 40' 21.9972"
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Texas State
Historical Marker |
In reaction to an Indian attack on a mail stage, Capt. Curwen B. McLellan set out on July 6, 1870, from Fort Richardson with 56 men of the 6th Cavalry. On July 12, McLellan's command encountered a war party of 250 Kiowas led by Kicking Bird near the north fork of the Little Wichita (6 miles NW). After a brief skirmish, McLellan ordered his troops into retreat, fighting a defensive battle across the middle and south forks of the Little Wichita. The Indians gave up the chase on the 13th. Corporal John Given and Private George Blume were killed; 13 Medals of Honor were awarded for heroism. (1974)
This page last updated: 7/15/2008 |
Battle of the Little Wichita Historical Marker Location Map, Archer City, Texas
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