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John M. Davenport

Sabinal, Uvalde County

Marker Text

(February 8, 1827 - October 28, 1859) Stock-raiser and captain of a company of volunteer Indian fighters. Killed near here by 30 Comanches. Inquest for him was first in area for Indian victim. Settlers and soldiers from Fort Inge trailed the band 200 miles. After battle, found Davenport's gun on one of the Indians. (1969)

Marker Details

Address US 90
Location Description US 90, 0.5 mi. E of SH 127/SH 187, S side of road.
Marker # 13735
Dedicated 1969
Size, Type 18" x 28" with post
Code pioneers
Latitude, Longitude 29.318146, -99.459842

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