West of Tyler, Texas, near the Neches River is the site of the Battle of The Neches. On
this site the Cherokee Chief Bowles was killed on July 16, 1839 while leading 800
Indians of various tribes in battle against 500 Texans. The last engagement between
Cherokees and Whites in Texas.

The American Indian Cultural Society, Inc. has purchased 68 acres of land around this
site and erected a granite marker as a memorial to those who lost their lives in that battle.
The area is considered sacred by the Indians.

A lane takes you to a parking area near where the marker is located. The last quarter
mile or so is traversed by foot as no motorized vehicles are allowed in the area of
the marker.

The marker located at site of the battle.

Trail leading to the clearing where the marker is located.

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Chief Bowles Ancestry

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Over The Back Fence
With the Old Codger

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