Bird's Creek Indian Fight
General Entry
The Bird's Creek Indian Fight occurred on May 26, 1839, near the site of present Temple, when a ranger force of thirty-four men under the command of Capt. John Bird came in contact with more than 200 Caddo, Kickapoo, and Comanche Indians. The Texans were victorious but suffered several casualties, including Captain Bird. A Comanche chief was killed in the fight. The creek on which the battle was fought became known as Bird's Creek. Two markers near Temple commemorate the event.
