The Killing of Sam Speer
(8/10 mi. W., Hwy. 290; and 200 yds. S.) On Dec. 24, 1876, a band of Indians killed Sam Speer, only 17 years of age, who was driving in horses near here. A 50-caliber gun his brother was using failed to fire. This was the last Indian murder in Kimble County. Speer is buried in the North Llano Cemetery. (1967)
30.5147° N, 99.7699° W
Where to Find It
US 377, E side, 0.1 mi. N of Airport Rd., near entrance to Stevenson Community Center
Nearby Markers
- <0.1 mi N First Court in Kimble County Junction
- 1.2 mi E First Court Tree Junction
- 1.2 mi SW Pioneer-North Llano Cemetery Junction
- 1.7 mi S The Junction Eagle Junction
- 1.7 mi S Kimble County Jail Junction
- 1.7 mi S Schreiner Park Junction