Historical MarkerIndian Creek Raid, 1865
Fort Worth · Tarrant County · Dedicated 1983 · THC Atlas #5439005280
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Marker Inscription
During the late 1850s Indians on the north Texas frontier became increasingly restive about continued white settlement on their lands. As a result, numerous attacks on Anglos occurred during the years form 1859 to 1875. One such incident took place in Sept. 1865 near this site when 15 mounted Indians attacked two Denton County residents by the names of Smith and Wright. Wright was killed, and Smith, wounded by an arrow, rode to Denton for help. Within a short time, Smith died from blood poisoning caused by his wound. (1983)
About this site
Indian Creek Raid, 1865 is a historical marker in Fort Worth, Tarrant County, dedicated in 1983. It is one of 358 historical markers documented in Tarrant County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 501 historic sites cataloged across the county.
The site sits at 32.9802, -97.4856 near Fort Worth. The nearest cataloged historic site is Jefferson Family (cemetery), about 1.4 miles away. Others within a short drive include Indian Creek, Dido Cemetery, and Dido Memorial.
This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5439005280. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
