Marker Inscription
Marked by "Seven Blue Hills" in distance. To right is Spy Knob -- a lookout during pioneer days. Noted atrocity site: In 1857, the Cambren and Mason families, settlers, were victims of white renegades and Indians. On May 18, 1871, on western rim, teamsters of Warren Wagon Train were killed soon after General W. T. Sherman of the U.S. Army had traveled safely through this valley. On July 12, 1874, the escort part of Major John B. Jones, Commander of the Frontier Battalion, Texas Rangers, was ambushed here, with two men killed. In later years, this has been peaceful farm-ranch area. (1970)
About this site
Lost Valley is a historical marker in Jacksboro vicinity, Jack County, dedicated in 1970. It is one of 31 historical markers documented in Jack County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 37 historic sites cataloged across the county.
The site sits at 33.3133, -98.3334 near Jacksboro vicinity. The nearest cataloged historic site is Lynn Creek Cemetery (cemetery), about 1.0 miles away. Others within a short drive include Jermyn, Community of, First Methodist Church, Jermyn -Texas, and Roberts Branch Cemetery.
This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5237003132. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
