Old Bear Creek Texas Ranger Camp (300 Yards South)
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Marker Text: Established October 1877 as patrol base for Co. E, Frontier Battalion, Texas Rangers, on the lookout for Indians and outlaws along the Llano River. Area was popular refuge for cattle and horse thieves, murderers, mail robbers-- and within a few weeks many were captured by the unit of 30 men commanded by Lt. N. O. Reynolds. The Rangers in 1878 helped fight off one of the last Indian raids in the area.
anger protection given from this camp (used until mid-1880s) opened the way for peaceful settlement in Kimble and nearby counties. (1966) Marker No: 3636
Aluminum 18 x 28 Subject Marker
Geographic: 30.519800,-99.822029
Location: about 4 miles northwest of Junction on Highway 1674
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