Seminole Indian Scouts' Cemetery
(Founded on Fort Clark Reservation, Sept. 1, 1872) Burial site of heroic U.S. Army men, families, and heirs. These Seminoles came mainly from Florida about 1850; lived in northern Mexico or Texas; joined Lt. (later a general) John L. Bullis and Col. Ranald S. Mackenzie in ridding Texas of hostile Indians, 1870s. (1971) Incise on plate on back of marker: The following are among the many scouts buried here: John Bowlegs, Elijah Daniels, Pompey Factor, Renty Grayson, John Jefferson, Billy July, Sampson July, George Kibbit, Issac Payne, Pompey Perryman, Joseph Phillips, Billie Wilson, Issac Wilson, Kelina Wilson.
29.2727° N, 100.4429° W
Where to Find It
90W - west end of Brackettville take 3348 south 3 miles to marker and cemetery (within Brackettville limits)
Nearby Markers
- 1.4 mi NE Seminole Scout Camp on Fort Clark Brackettville
- 2.4 mi NE John Horse Brackettville
- 2.4 mi NE Site of Original Post Cemetery Brackettville
- 2.5 mi NE Commanding Officer's Quarters Brackettville
- 2.5 mi NE Staff Officers' Quarters Brackettville
- 2.5 mi NE U.S. Army Signal Corps Building Brackettville