| Marker Number |
334 |
| Atlas Number |
5009000334 |
| Marker Title |
Battle of the Little Wichita |
| Index Entry |
Little Wichita, Battle of the |
| Address |
|
| City |
Archer City |
| County |
Archer |
| UTM Zone |
14 |
| UTM Easting |
530359 |
| UTM Northing |
3717724 |
| Subject Codes |
military topics; Native Americans |
| Marker Year |
1974 |
| Recorded Texas Historic Landmark |
No |
| Marker Location |
from Archer City, take FM 25 North about 2 miles to roadside park. Marker reported missing Mar. 2016. |
| Private Property |
No |
| Marker Condition |
Missing |
| Marker Size |
18" x 28" |
| Marker Text |
In reaction to an Indian attack on a mail stage, Capt. Curwen B. McLellan set out on July 6, 1870, from Fort Richardson with 56 men of the 6th Cavalry. On July 12, McLellan's command encountered a war party of 250 Kiowas led by "Kicking Bird" near the north fork of the Little Wichita (6 miles NW). After a brief skirmish, McLellan ordered his troops into retreat, fighting a defensive battle across the middle and south forks of the Little Wichita. The Indians gave up the chase on the 13th. Corporal John Given and Private George Blume were killed; 13 Medals of Honor were awarded for heroism. (1974) |
