The Killing of
Sam Speer
​ ​(8/10 Mi. w., Hwy. 290; and 200 Yds. S)

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Marker Text: ​On Dec. 24, 1876, a band of Indians killed Sam Speer, only 17 years of age, who was driving in horses near here. A 50-caliber gun his brother was using failed to fire.
   This was the last Indian murder in Kimble County. 
   Speer is buried in the North Llano Cemetery. (1967) 

Marker No: 5007

Aluminum 14 x 24 Subject Marker

Geographic: 30.514717,-99.769836

Location: near airport, 1.5 miles north on US 377/83