Historical MarkerBrazos Indian Reservation School
Graham · Young County · Dedicated 1972 · THC Atlas #5503000493
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Marker Inscription
Operated for Indian children living on Brazos Reservation, a 37,000-acre refuge created by state in 1854. Here over 1,000 Anadarko, Caddo, Delaware, Ioni, Shawnee, Tawakoni, and Tonkawa people lived, farming and acting as U.S. Army Scouts. Despite racial strife outside reserve, teacher Z. E. Coombes (1833-95) reported unusual good will and harmony in classroom. Subjects taught were English, spelling, writing, and arithmetic. From 34 to 60 students were enrolled. School closed when Indians were moved north in 1859.
About this site
Brazos Indian Reservation School is a historical marker in Graham, Young County, dedicated in 1972. It is one of 43 historical markers documented in Young County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 49 historic sites cataloged across the county.
The site sits at 33.0830, -98.5358 near Graham. The nearest cataloged historic site is Dr. & Mrs. J.W. Gallaher House (historical marker), about 3.2 miles away. Others within a short drive include Brazos River Indian Reservation, Graham Post Office, and Standpipe Mountain.
This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5503000493. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
