Historical Marker
The Killing of Sam Speer
Historical marker location:
US 377, Junction, Texas
( near airport, 1.5 mi. N on US 377/83)
Marker installed: 1967
On Dec. 24, 1876, a band of Indians killed Sam Speer, only 17 years of age, who was driving in horses near here. A 50-caliber gun his brother was using failed to fire. This was the last Indian murder in Kimble County. Speer is buried in the North Llano Cemetery. (1967).