Historical Marker
Indian Battlefield
Historical marker location:
Perry, Texas
( From Perry, approx. 2 mi. S on SH 6.)
Marker installed: 1936
At this site, near the pioneer home of George Morgan, a battle took place, January 16, 1839, between settlers in this region and Indians under Chief Jose Maria in which the colonists were defeated. A treaty with these Indians made soon after brought comparative peace to this region.