Indian Battlefield

Marlin, Falls Co., Texas

From Marlin, Take SH 6 north about 6.5 miles

Year Erected:1963

     At this site, near the pioneer of George Morgan, a battle took place, January 16, 1839, between settlers in this region and Indians under Chief Jose Maria in which the colonists were defeated. A treaty with these Indians made soon after brought comparative peace to this region.