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Probably named for Jim Ned, Delaware Indian Chief. During Republic and early statehood of Texas (about 1840-1860), he was a scout for the Texas militia on several campaigns against wild Indians in this area. Dams near junction of two main forks of creek create Lake Brownwood. (1968)
Jim Ned Creek is a historical marker in Tuscola, Taylor County, dedicated in 1968. It is one of 49 historical markers documented in Taylor County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 129 historic sites cataloged across the county.
The site sits at 32.2038, -99.7986 near Tuscola. The nearest cataloged historic site is Buffalo Gap (cemetery), about 5.3 miles away. Others within a short drive include Buffalo Gap Cemetery, Drummond Cemetery, and Taylor County.
This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5441002756. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
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