Marker Inscription
One of boldest depredations in Texas history, made in May 1861, during the "Bright Moon". A braying mule wakened town after nearly all horses were stolen. Citizens spent rest of night molding bullets. Pursuit began at dawn, under command of Capt. James Cunningham, assisted by 17 boys and men, using hounds. Posse finally caught Indians on Brown's Creek (about 36 mi. SW), killing 19 in close fighting. White men's only casualty was a slight wound given to Capt. Cunningham. Relentless pursuit of Indian raiders was key to a town's survival on the frontier. (1969)
About this site
Indian Raid in Comanche is a historical marker in Comanche, Comanche County, dedicated in 1969. It is one of 47 historical markers documented in Comanche County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 80 historic sites cataloged across the county.
The site sits at 31.8998, -98.6055 near Comanche. The nearest cataloged historic site is First Comanche County Courthouse (historical marker), about under a tenth of a mile away. Others within a short drive include Fleming Oak, General Ashbel Smith, C.S.A., and Old Cora Courthouse.
This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5093002635. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
