Marker Inscription
(1823-1871) Cowboy, Indian scout, orderly at Fort Belknap in 1850s, who lost a son (Jim) as one of 12 persons killed in Elm Creek Indian raid, Oct. 12, 1864. His wife Mary and children, Jube and Cherry, were among 6 persons captured. Johnson traced his family and by stealth took them from Indian Territory. But the Indians took vengeance. On Jan. 24, 1871, Johnson's camp near here was attacked by Kiowas. Over 100 empty rifle shells at the site showed how valiantly he and companions Dennis Cureton and Paint Crawford fought before being killed and scalped. They were buried by U.S. cavalrymen. (1972)
About this site
Johnson, Britt is a historical marker in Graham, Young County, dedicated in 1972. It is one of 43 historical markers documented in Young County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 49 historic sites cataloged across the county.
The site sits at 33.1900, -98.6186 near Graham. The nearest cataloged historic site is Graham, Addie M. (historical marker), about 5.3 miles away. Others within a short drive include Oak Grove Colored - Graham Colored - Johnston Cemetery, Cattle Raisers Association Oak, and Young County Jail.
This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5503000021. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
