Bird Creek Battlefield

Temple, Bell County

Named in honor of Captain John Bird who lost his life here May 26, 1839 With only 34 Texas Rangers he met 240 Indians at this point, and routed them.

Address

Location Description In median at intersection of Adams and S I-35 across from Church of Christ, Temple

Marker # 409

Dedicated 1936

Size, Type 1936 Centennial - Subject Marker (gray granite)

Code rangers; military topics; Native Americans

Historical Markers of Texas