John M. Davenport

Historical marker location:

Old US 90, Sabinal, Texas

( Old US 90, 0.5 mi. E of SH 127/SH 187. Marker may be missing.)

Marker installed: 1969

(February 8, 1827 - October 28, 1859)

Stock-raiser and captain of a company of volunteer Indian fighters. Killed near here by 30 Comanches. Inquest for him was first in area for Indian victim.

Settlers and soldiers from Fort Inge trailed the band 200 miles. After battle, found Davenport's gun on one of the Indians. (1969).

pioneers

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