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The Black Seminole Indian Scout Cemetery is the burial site of heroic U.S. Army men, families, and heirs, whose ancestors came mainly from Florida during the mid-19th century and settled in northern Mexico and Texas. The cemetery was first established in 1872, when scouts were stationed at nearby Fort Clark. The descendants of escaped slaves and Florida’s Seminole Indians, the Black Seminole Indian Scouts were known as unparalleled trackers and fearless combatants. These scouts joined Lt. John Bullis and Col. Ranald Mackenzie to search for hostile Indians during the 1870s. Four of the scouts buried at this cemetery — Adam Payne, Isaac Payne, John Ward, and Pompey Factor — received the Medal of Honor. Their tombstones are marked with a reproduction of the Army’s version of the medal, a wreath, and a representation of the goddess Minerva. The site is located about 3 miles southwest of Brackettville and Fort Clark on Hwy 3348. The Seminole Indian Scout Cemetery Association maintains and preserves the cemetery and the legacy of their ancestors. They hold several events throughout the year and are also involved with the preservation of the Old Carver School Building in Brackettville.

 

For More Information: Visit seminolecemeteryassociation.com and the Seminole Indian Scouts Cemetery Association Facebook Page