Killough Monument

Native stone monument commemorates victims of East Texas’ worst Indian depredation, erected on spot where massacre took place on Oct. 5, 1838. (not shown on most maps)

Getting There & Details

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Seven miles northwest of Jacksonville near community of Larissa; U.S. 69 north to Mount Selman, F.M. 855 west to Larissa.
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