Battle Creek Burial Ground
A surveying party of 25 Texans ran into about 300 Kickapoo Indians on a buffalo hunt; failing to heed warning to leave, the Texans were ambushed on October 8, 1838. Only seven survived, and four of these were wounded. After the escape, they came back to bury their comrades in a common grave. (1966)
31.8902° N, 96.7394° W
Where to Find It
From Dawson, W on SH 31 about 2 miles.
Nearby Markers
- 1 mi W Former Site of Liberty Hill Settlement Dawson
- 1.5 mi E Town of Dawson Dawson
- 2.4 mi E Britton Dawson Home Dawson
- 2.5 mi E Braniff International Flight 352 Dawson
- 3.1 mi N Lawrence Family Cemetery Dawson
- 3.6 mi NE Dr. George Washington Hill Dawson