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The Camp Napoleon Treaty
A Peace Treaty that wasn't supposed to be peaceful was signed by the tribes southern Indian Territory at Camp Napoleon in May 1865.
Robin Cole-Jett
Aug 25, 2024


Indian City, USA
Several years ago, I took a road trip and found myself at Indian City, USA. I'm glad I did, because Indian City, USA is no more.
Robin Cole-Jett
May 8, 2024


Satanta at Fort Sill, maybe
This photograph depicts "part of Satanta's Kiowa Band at Sutler's Store, Fort Sill, Indian Territory" by either Soule or Bliss.
Robin Cole-Jett
Jan 14, 2024


White Creek where Cooke, Denton and Wise Counties Meet
In 1868, a battle between native Plains warriors and American settlers took place at White Creek where Cooke, Denton and Wise counties meet.
Robin Cole-Jett
Dec 1, 2023


Wegefarth County, no more and never much was
Wegefarth County was platted and promoted in 1873 to white homesteaders to push out native people.
Robin Cole-Jett
Nov 1, 2023


Fort Sill, Still Active
Fort Sill represents the Old West and flourishes as the last remaining, active military post that was built during the Indian wars.
Robin Cole-Jett
Sep 17, 2023


Fort Richardson, the Red River War Fort
More than any other fort at or near the Red River Valley, Fort Richardson embodies American Indian reservation policy.
Robin Cole-Jett
Sep 17, 2023


Very Busy Fort Belknap
Fort Belknap became an important trading hub for Anglo settlement into the Comanceria.
Robin Cole-Jett
Sep 17, 2023


Cynthia Ann Parker's First Photograph
While in Fort Worth upon her capture in 1860, Cynthia Ann Parker's first photograph was taken while she nursed her daughter.
Robin Cole-Jett
Sep 10, 2023


The Comanche Empire
The Comancheria — the Comanche Empire — became a formidable force for both the Europeans and Anglo American colonizers.
Robin Cole-Jett
Sep 8, 2023


Disappearing Fort Griffin!
Founded in 1867, Fort Griffin (Shackleford County, Texas) is now a state historic site.
Robin Cole-Jett
Jul 6, 2021
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