Historical Marker
Jim Ned Creek
Historical marker location:
US 83, Tuscola, Texas
( US 83, Tuscola south city limits at bridge. Reported missing Sep. 2006.)
Marker installed: 1968
Probably named for Jim Ned, Delaware Indian Chief. During Republic and early statehood of Texas (about 1840-1860), he was a scout for the Texas militia on several campaigns against wild Indians in this area. Dams near junction of two main forks of creek create Lake Brownwood. (1968).