Marker Inscription
On line of sentry forts along Red River and far frontiers of North Texas, 1861-1865. Used at intervals by cavalry, especially at such times as 1864 massing of 3,000 federals to the north, in Indian territory. Soldiers here saw little of war's glory, had large share of fighting and shortages of guns, ammunition, food, clothing and horses. Site of "forting up" of families wishing to stay, with goods and stock, near frontier homes; lived in picket houses in fortified square, placing guards on water or wood gathering parties; in 1862 left during water famine. (1965)
About this site
Buffalo Springs, C.S.A. is a historical marker in Buffalo Springs, Clay County, dedicated in 1965. It is one of 12 historical markers documented in Clay County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 15 historic sites cataloged across the county.
The site sits at 33.5565, -98.1399 near Buffalo Springs. The nearest cataloged historic site is Buffalo Springs (historical marker), about under a tenth of a mile away. Others within a short drive include Pleasant Valley Cemetery, Joy United Methodist Church, and Shannon Cemetery.
This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5077000563. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
