Gen. Nelson Miles Expedition (Headquarters Dugout)

Indian raids brought General Miles' men to Texas in 1874 as part of U.S. Army pincer's tactic operating from a dugout post. The twelve infantry and cavalry units had supply camps on the Canadian, Red and Washita rivers. On November 8, 1874, Gen. Miles' troops recovered two captive sisters, Addie and Julia German. Two older sisters, Catherine and Sophia German, were freed February 28, 1875. Eight Indian battles were fought during that winter. At this post, General Miles nominated several of his men for the Congressional Medal of Honor, among them renowned Panhandle settler Billy Dixon. In 1875, Fort Elliott opened at Old Mobeetie to continue frontier protection. (1967)

Gen. Nelson Miles Expedition (Headquarters Dugout) is a historical marker in Canadian, Hemphill County, dedicated in 1967. It is one of 31 historical markers documented in Hemphill County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 33 historic sites cataloged across the county.

The site sits at 35.7229, -100.3803 near Canadian. The nearest cataloged historic site is Washita Cemetery (historical marker), about 2.3 miles away. Others within a short drive include Route of Marcy Trail, Fletcher and Donley Stage Station, and Historic Trails.

This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5211002138. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.