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Buffalo Springs,
TX,
USA
Latitude & Longitude:
33° 33' 21.75680999988",
-98° 8' 23.65423000008"
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Texas State
Historical Marker |
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. (1964)
This page last updated: 7/15/2008 |
Buffalo Springs Historical Marker Location Map, Texas
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