Bear Creek Settlement (Begun about a Half-Mile West of this Site)
Marker Text: Started in 1850s by rancher Raleigh Gentry, who built a 2-room log house and cleared a small farm, but in 1862 sold out to cattlemen Rance Moore. 1860s settlers included Wm. and Lane Gibson, Charlie Jones, John New, A. J. Nixon, Billie Waites.
Others came in 1870s after raids by Indians and outlaws were ended. (1967)
Others came in 1870s after raids by Indians and outlaws were ended. (1967)
Marker No: 260
Aluminum 20 x 20 Subject Marker
Geographic: 30.578728,-99.861755
Location: from Junction, take IH-10 west about 4 miles, then go north on FM 2291 4 miles