Col. John I. Gregg 1872 Battle Site

The decade after 1865 was a time of transition for the U.S. Many citizens moved west, coming into conflict with Native American tribes living on the Great Plains. Settlers demanded the U.S. Army provide their protection. The Army responded by conducting campaigns against the Southern Plains Indians. In 1872, one such campaign included troops of the Eighth Cavalry commanded by Colonel John I. Gregg, who departed from New Mexico into West Texas to locate Native American raiders. On August 16, his troops skirmished here with Kiowas, killing or injuring twelve while suffering one wounded. This and the Red River War (1874-75) led to the subjugation of Plains Indians and their confinement to reservations. (2006)

Col. John I. Gregg 1872 Battle Site is a historical marker in Canyon, Randall County, dedicated in 2006. It is one of 38 historical markers documented in Randall County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 48 historic sites cataloged across the county.

The site sits at 35.0084, -101.9185 near Canyon. The nearest cataloged historic site is T-Anchor Ranch (cemetery), about 0.2 miles away. Others within a short drive include Randall County, Buffalo Courts, and Panhandle-Plains Museum.

This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5507013664. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.