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Battle of Jones Creek

Jones Creek, Brazoria County

Marker Text

Fought by Texan army of 23 men under Capt. Randal Jones (1786-1873), sent out 1824 by Stephen F. Austin to the lower Brazos to fight cannibal Karankawa Indians. Scouts found the camp here. Attack at dawn found Indians ready with spears. Jones' guns got 15 Indians, dispersed the rest. (1965)

Marker Details

Address
Location Description SH 36 at Peach Point Rd.
Marker # 9569
Dedicated 1965
Size, Type 14" x 24"
Code military topics; Native Americans
Latitude, Longitude 28.97851, -95.471996

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