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May 19, 2023
Today in Texas History
By Bandera Spirits of Texas
The Bandera Prophet
On this day in 1836, a large force of Comanche warriors, accompanied by Kiowa and Kichai allies, attacked Fort Parker, located on the headwaters of the Navasota River in what is now Limestone County.
During the raid the Comanches seized five captives, including Cynthia Ann Parker. The other four were eventually released, but Cynthia remained with the Indians for almost 25 years, forgot white ways, and became thoroughly Comanche.
She was perhaps the most famous Indian captive in Texas history. Her son Quanah became a celebrated Comanche chief.
During the raid the Comanches seized five captives, including Cynthia Ann Parker. The other four were eventually released, but Cynthia remained with the Indians for almost 25 years, forgot white ways, and became thoroughly Comanche.
She was perhaps the most famous Indian captive in Texas history. Her son Quanah became a celebrated Comanche chief.