History
Ancient Indian Campground
U.S. soldiers under command of Robert E. Lee used this site while traveling the nearby military road and patroling this area for Indians. West bound immigrants also camped here prior to the Civil War. Here, 27 Indians surprised and massacred 18 men, women and children burned their wagons and stole their horses. The U.S. Cavalry buried the 18 people. No names or dates given for any of the burials.
This area has been donated to the public by Louis and Tom Moorman and the Moorman Ranch.
ON THE BACK SIDE OF THE MONUMENT: Ancient Indian Camp Ground; Erected in 1964 by McCulloch County Historical Society - Historical Marker
To reach Soldiers' Waterhole, go north from the court house in Brady until you reach Hwy. 190 intersection. Turn right (east) and go 4.6 miles. Turn right on County Road 412. You will pass the East Sweden Cemetery. Continue for 2.5 miles on this dirt road until you reach the bridge that crosses Onion Creek. The rock formation fort and historical markers are on the right.
Ancient Indian Campground
U.S. soldiers under command of Robert E. Lee used this site while traveling the nearby military road and patroling this area for Indians. West bound immigrants also camped here prior to the Civil War. Here, 27 Indians surprised and massacred 18 men, women and children burned their wagons and stole their horses. The U.S. Cavalry buried the 18 people. No names or dates given for any of the burials.
This area has been donated to the public by Louis and Tom Moorman and the Moorman Ranch.
ON THE BACK SIDE OF THE MONUMENT: Ancient Indian Camp Ground; Erected in 1964 by McCulloch County Historical Society - Historical Marker
To reach Soldiers' Waterhole, go north from the court house in Brady until you reach Hwy. 190 intersection. Turn right (east) and go 4.6 miles. Turn right on County Road 412. You will pass the East Sweden Cemetery. Continue for 2.5 miles on this dirt road until you reach the bridge that crosses Onion Creek. The rock formation fort and historical markers are on the right.
History
Ancient Indian Campground
U.S. soldiers under command of Robert E. Lee used this site while traveling the nearby military road and patroling this area for Indians. West bound immigrants also camped here prior to the Civil War. Here, 27 Indians surprised and massacred 18 men, women and children burned their wagons and stole their horses. The U.S. Cavalry buried the 18 people. No names or dates given for any of the burials.
This area has been donated to the public by Louis and Tom Moorman and the Moorman Ranch.
ON THE BACK SIDE OF THE MONUMENT: Ancient Indian Camp Ground; Erected in 1964 by McCulloch County Historical Society - Historical Marker
To reach Soldiers' Waterhole, go north from the court house in Brady until you reach Hwy. 190 intersection. Turn right (east) and go 4.6 miles. Turn right on County Road 412. You will pass the East Sweden Cemetery. Continue for 2.5 miles on this dirt road until you reach the bridge that crosses Onion Creek. The rock formation fort and historical markers are on the right.
Ancient Indian Campground
U.S. soldiers under command of Robert E. Lee used this site while traveling the nearby military road and patroling this area for Indians. West bound immigrants also camped here prior to the Civil War. Here, 27 Indians surprised and massacred 18 men, women and children burned their wagons and stole their horses. The U.S. Cavalry buried the 18 people. No names or dates given for any of the burials.
This area has been donated to the public by Louis and Tom Moorman and the Moorman Ranch.
ON THE BACK SIDE OF THE MONUMENT: Ancient Indian Camp Ground; Erected in 1964 by McCulloch County Historical Society - Historical Marker
To reach Soldiers' Waterhole, go north from the court house in Brady until you reach Hwy. 190 intersection. Turn right (east) and go 4.6 miles. Turn right on County Road 412. You will pass the East Sweden Cemetery. Continue for 2.5 miles on this dirt road until you reach the bridge that crosses Onion Creek. The rock formation fort and historical markers are on the right.
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