In This Vicinity June 24, 1841, Captain John Coffee Hays
In this vicinity June 24, 1841, Captain John Coffee Hays and his Company of 12 Rangers assisted by thirty Mexicans under Captain Flores encountered ten Comanche Indians and killed eight and captured the other two and none of the Rangers were killed and but one wounded. Erected by the State of Texas 1936
29.5127° N, 99.5044° W
Where to Find It
SH 187, W side 7.6 mi. S of Utopia and 4.2 mi. NW of FM 1796
Nearby Markers
- 2.5 mi NW Joe A. Kelley Home Utopia
- 5.9 mi N Captain William Ware Utopia
- 5.9 mi N Waresville Cemetery Utopia
- 6 mi N Old Post Office Utopia
- 6.3 mi N William Ware Utopia
- 6.3 mi N Old Waresville Utopia