Historical Marker

Four Miles North to the Pease River Battlefield

Historical marker location:
Crowell, Texas
( 5 mi. E. Crowell, US Hwy 70)
Marker installed: 1936

Four Miles North to the Pease River Battlefield, After Being Captured by Comanche Indians on May 19, 1836, in What is Now Limestone County Cynthia Ann Parker Was Recaptured Hereby Texas Rangers Under Captain L.S. Ross on December 18, 1860

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