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Site of the McClean Massacre

Palestine, Anderson County

Marker Text

Daniel McLean and John Sheridan, expert Indian fighters employed by the settlers as guides and protectors, were killed here in 1837. By holding the savages in check until the settlers could escape, both sacrificed their lives.

Marker Details

Address
Location Description about 8 mi. south of Palestine via FM 2419 to E. CR 185
Marker # 8778
Dedicated 1936
Size, Type 1936 Centennial - Subject Marker (gray granite)
Code Native Americans
Latitude, Longitude 31.629478, -95.509063

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