Marker Inscription
Daniel McLean and John Sheridan, expert Indian fighters employed by the settlers as guides and protectors, were killed here in 1837. By holding the savages in check until the settlers could escape, both sacrificed their lives.
Historical Marker
McClean Massacre, Site of the
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About this site
McClean Massacre, Site of the is a historical marker in Palestine, Anderson County, dedicated in 1936. It is one of 115 historical markers documented in Anderson County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 229 historic sites cataloged across the county.
The site sits at 31.6312, -95.5091 near Palestine. The nearest cataloged historic site is Woodard (cemetery), about 1.6 miles away. Others within a short drive include Strong Memorial Cemetery, Branch Cemetery, and Crawford Cemetery.
This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5001008778. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
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