Warren Wagon Train Massacre
(1.5 mi. E), On May 18,1871, Kiowas and Comanches from the Fort Sill Reservation, in present Oklahoma, attacked a train of 12 wagons owned by Capt. Henry Warren, a contractor of supplies for U.S. forts in this frontier region. Seven teamsters were killed. The chiefs who led the raid were soon arrested, and Satank committed suicide. In a nationally spotlighted trial at Jacksboro, Satanta spoke with great eloquence on behalf of his people. Texas' Governor, E. J. Davis, later commuted the death sentences given by the court. (1977)
33.2169° N, 98.5065° W
Where to Find It
From Graham, take SH 16 about 8 mi NE
Nearby Markers
- 1.3 mi E Buried Here are the Remains of Seven Teamsters Loving
- 5.8 mi N Hawkins Chapel Loving
- 6.1 mi NE Site of Loving Ranch House Jermyn vicinity
- 6.8 mi W Britt Johnson Graham
- 7.3 mi NE First Methodist Church, Jermyn, Texas Jermyn
- 7.6 mi NE Community of Jermyn Jermyn