Adobe Walls, Ghost town and historical site in Hutchinson County, Texas, United States
Adobe Walls is a ghost town in Hutchinson County, approximately 17 miles northeast of Stinnett in the Texas Panhandle. Archaeological remnants and historical markers dot the open terrain that stretches beneath the wide plains sky.
A first clash in 1864 between Confederate soldiers and Indian groups unfolded here during the Civil War. Ten years later, in 1874, buffalo hunters defended their settlement against a coalition of tribes, hastening the removal of native populations.
The site marks where Comanche groups and buffalo hunters clashed over control of the plains. Today the location stands as a reminder of the contested boundaries of the Texas frontier.
A visit in winter, spring or fall is more comfortable, as summer months bring intense heat. The remote location requires a private vehicle and enough water for the drive across unpaved roads.
A shot by Billy Dixon reportedly hit a target nearly 1500 yards (1370 meters) away during the 1874 siege. This remarkable shot is said to have discouraged the attacking warriors and influenced the course of the fight.
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