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Comanche Peak

Granbury, Hood County

Marker Text

Known as a prominent Native American and pioneer landmark, Comanche Peak is actually a mesa. The peak rises 1,229 feet above sea level. The peak may have had ceremonial value for local tribes or have been a lookout point for game and enemies. A Comanche trail crossed Hood County in this vicinity. In 1846, pioneers and Native Americans en route to the so-called "peak" for a meeting almost failed to find it because of its flat top. Later settlers held dances here and students from Add-Ran College had picnics at the peak. Boys also hunted wolves and rattlesnakes among caves and rocks on the top. (1969)

Marker Details

Address SH 144
Location Description SH 144 southbound, 3.5 mi. S of US 377 and 0.4 mi. N of Williamson Rd.
Marker # 993
Dedicated 1969
Size, Type 18" x 28"
Code geology; Native Americans; pioneers; animals
Latitude, Longitude 32.385371, -97.784578

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