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Camp Cureton, C.S.A.

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west side of courthouse square, SH 79 at Center St., Archer City, TX, USA

Latitude & Longitude: 33° 35' 41.298", -98° 37' 31.8972"
 
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    Star and Wreath Strategically established during Civil War on defense line Red River to Rio Grande where Gainesville-Fort Belknap Road crossed west fork Trinity River about 10 miles south, 4 miles east of Archer City. Texas Frontier Regiment patrolled area frequently to check Comanche raids. Poorly fed, lacking horses and ammunition, these rugged Confederates more effectively curbed Indians than U.S. had, protected supply trains, guarded against Union action. Named for Capt. Jack Cureton, Camp Commander, veteran Mexican, Indian Wars. A Memorial to Texans who served the Confederacy; Erected by the State of Texas 1963.

This page last updated: 7/15/2008

Camp Cureton, C.S.A. Historical Marker Location Map, Archer City, Texas

 
   
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