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The Narrows

Benjamin, Knox County

Marker Text

This crest separates the drainage basins of the Wichita River, whose waters flow into the Mississippi, and the Brazos River, which winds through Texas to the Gulf of Mexico. Known as good hunting grounds because of buffalo grass, fresh springs and herds of mustangs from which to get mounts, The Narrows were crossed by the Comanche, Wichita, Kiowa, Apache, Seminole and Tonkawa Indians. Evidences of battles and camps are still being found. Later, settlers used the well-worn paths. Today its canyons and ravines are used for ranching. (1965)

Marker Details

Address US 82
Location Description Knox County Westbound Safety Rest Area, N side of US 82, 4.4 mi. E of Benjamin
Marker # 5385
Dedicated 1965
Size, Type 18" x 28"
Code ranches/ranching; geology; water topics; Native Americans
  • Private Property:

    Unknown
  • Latitude, Longitude 33.589795, -99.716874

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