Texas Historical Marker: Warren Wagon Train Massacre

Forts Trail Region
SH 16, 8 miles NE of Graham Graham, Texas 76450

Marker #5721 Text:

On May 18,1871, Kiowas and Comanches from the Fort Sill Reservation, in present Oklahoma, attacked a train of 12 wagons owned by Capt. Henry Warren, a contractor of supplies for U.S. forts in this frontier region. Seven teamsters were killed. The chiefs who led the raid were soon arrested, and Satank committed suicide. In a nationally spotlighted trial at Jacksboro, Satanta spoke with great eloquence on behalf of his people. Texas' Governor, E. J. Davis, later commuted the death sentences given by the court. (1977)

Mapped location of Texas Historical Marker: Warren Wagon Train Massacre

Texas Historical Marker: Warren Wagon Train Massacre

SH 16, 8 miles NE of Graham Graham, Texas 76450