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.