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Indian Battlefield

Perry, Falls County

Marker Text

At this site, near the pioneer home of George Morgan, a battle took place, January 16, 1839, between settlers in this region and Indians under Chief Jose Maria in which the colonists were defeated. A treaty with these Indians made soon after brought comparative peace to this region.

Marker Details

Address
Location Description From Perry, approx. 2 mi. S on SH 6.
Marker # 2630
Dedicated 1936
Size, Type 1936 Centennial Marker (gray granite)
Code military topics; Native Americans
Latitude, Longitude 31.128341, -96.921095

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