Historical Marker
Babb Cemetery
Historical marker location:
Chico, Texas
( 2.5 mi E on FM 1625)
Marker installed: 1968
Established September 5, 1866, when Mrs. John S. Babb was killed by Comanche Indians. The party also captured a widow, Mrs. Luster (who soon escaped); as well as two of Babb's children, Dot and Bianca, who were held captive for two years before being rescued by their father. (1968).