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Battle of Lyman's Wagon Train
- When
- September 9, 1874
- Where
- Region that became Hemphill County
Captain Wyllys Lyman's wagon train, carrying rations to Camp Supply, was besieged by Native American warriors on September 9, 1874.
The engagement is known as both the Battle of the Upper Washita River and the Battle of Lyman's Wagon Train. The Native Americans were unprepared and did not have time to gather their horses or supplies before retreating. This occurred during the Red River War, as the U.S. Army sought to displace tribes from the Southern Plains.
Sources
- Red River War Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-23
- Hemphill County, Texas Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-21
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