Bird Creek Battlefield
Named in honor of Captain John Bird who lost his life here May 26, 1839 With only 34 Texas Rangers he met 240 Indians at this point, and routed them.
31.1041° N, 97.3601° W
Where to Find It
In median at intersection of Adams and S I-35 across from Church of Christ, Temple
Nearby Markers
- 0.2 mi SE First Lutheran Church Temple
- 0.4 mi SE Immanuel Baptist Church Temple
- 0.7 mi SW Lake Polk Park Temple
- 0.8 mi S Santa Fe Memorial Hospital, Inc. Temple
- 0.8 mi N Bird Creek Indian Battle Temple
- 0.9 mi S W. Goodrich Jones (1860-1950) Temple