Historical MarkerCaptain John Holliday
Holliday · Archer County · Dedicated 1973 · THC Atlas #5009000722
The roadside stories worth pulling over for.
Marker Inscription
(Dec. 8, 1811 - Aug. 19, 1842) Born Hollidaysburg, Pennsylvania; came to Texas about 1835, joined Texian Army, and was one of 24 survivors of the Goliad Massacre, March 27, 1836. Joined Texian-Santa Fe Expedition, and en route to New Mexico, Aug. 4, 1841, carved his name on a tree in this vicinity. After reaching Santa Fe, the party was arrested and marched to Perote Prison near Mexico City. In Aug. 1842, Holliday was released, but he died of yellow fever aboard ship two days from Galveston, and was buried at sea. Nearby Holliday Creek and the town of Holliday were named for the carving on the tree. (1973)
About this site
Captain John Holliday is a historical marker in Holliday, Archer County, dedicated in 1973. It is one of 30 historical markers documented in Archer County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 30 historic sites cataloged across the county.
The site sits at 33.8332, -98.6721 near Holliday. The nearest cataloged historic site is Camp Stonewall Jackson (historical marker), about 3.3 miles away. Others within a short drive include Dad's Corner, Dudley, The D. S. Show, and Geraldine.
This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5009000722. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
