Marker Inscription
Indian troubles continually plagued the Texas frontier in the Civil War, with great loss in lives and property. One of the most serious raids occurred near here on Oct. 13, 1864, at Fitzpatrick Ranch. Comanches killed seven ranch people and five Confederate soldiers. Six women and children were kidnapped. 10,000 cattle were stolen. Brit Johnson, Negro slave who that day lost his whole family, later "joined" the Comanches, got their confidence, and freed his people . Later Indians punished him with mutilation and death.
About this site
Indian Raid on Elm Creek, CSA is a historical marker in Newcastle, Young County, dedicated in 1964. 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 33.1833, -98.8565 near Newcastle. The nearest cataloged historic site is Common Grave (historical marker), about 0.4 miles away. Others within a short drive include Proffitt Cemetery, Two Miles Southwest to Fort Belknap, and Military Road (Ft. Belknap-Ft Phantom Hill).
This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5503002636. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
