Bird Creek Indian Battle
Temple
Bell County, Texas
31 06.915' N 97 21.511' W
Directions: Start at the intersection of intersection of Eberhardt Road and Nugent Avenue. Go .3 miles east on Nugent Avenue. The marker is on the left (north) side of the avenue.
Historical Marker: May 26, 1839 This marker commemorates the death of Captain John Bird, Sergeant William Weaver, Jesse E. Nash, H. M. C. Hall Thomas Gay, and the heroic and successful battle of a Ranger force of 34 against 240 Indians.