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Site of Bowles' Indian Village

Henderson, Rusk County

Marker Text

Here General Sam Houston and John Forbes signed a treaty on February 23, 1836 with Bowles, chief of the Cherokees, and his asso- ciated bands by which "domicile" and "tillage-usufructuary rights" were guaranteed them Erected by the State of Texas 1936

Marker Details

Address CR 4193D
Location Description private property
Marker # 18302
Dedicated 1936
Size, Type 1936 Centennial historical marker (gray granite)
Code
  • Private Property:

    True