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Lone Wolf Mountain

Loraine, Mitchell County

Marker Text

Named for Chief of Kiowa Indians, held hostage by General Custer after the Washita campaign. Later released. Swore revenge on white man after son was killed. A clash took place on El Paso Road north of Ft. Concho, the location of Lone Wolf Mountain. Chief died 1879. (1967)

Marker Details

Address FM 644
Location Description FM 644 at cemetery, southwest corner of Loraine.
Marker # 3118
Dedicated 1967
Size, Type 14" x 24"
Code mountains and mountain passes; Native Americans
Latitude, Longitude 32.400644, -100.719509

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