Historical Marker
Site of the McClean Massacre
Historical marker location:
Palestine, Texas
( about 8 mi. south of Palestine via FM 2419 to E. CR 185)
Marker installed: 1936
Daniel McLean and John Sheridan, expert Indian fighters employed by the settlers as guides and protectors, were killed here in 1837. By holding the savages in check until the settlers could escape, both sacrificed their lives.