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Attack on Killough Settlement
- When
- October 5, 1838
- Where
- Larissa, Texas
A band of Cherokee raiders attacked the Killough settlement on October 5, 1838, killing or abducting 18 settlers.
Despite prior agreements for safe passage, a band of Cherokee who had not been party to the agreement attacked the settlement near Larissa, Texas. The victims included Isaac Killough, Sr., and his extended family. Several men walked into an ambush during the attack.
Sources
- Killough massacre Wikipedia, revision of 2026-10-05
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