The Dowdy Tragedy of 1878 Historical Marker stands at a roadside pull-off near Mountain Home, Texas, marking the site of a tragic event in the region's history.
Located at a roadside pull-off on State Highway 27 southeast of Mountain Home, The Dowdy Tragedy of 1878 Historical Marker commemorates the deaths of four children from the Dowdy family. The marker provides a factual account of the event, which occurred when the children were killed while tending sheep near their home. The site serves as a somber reminder of the challenges and dangers faced by early settlers in the Texas Hill Country.
The marker is located at a roadside pull-off on State Highway 27, about 2.2 miles southeast of Mountain Home, Texas.
Yes, the marker is situated at a designated picnic area with a pull-off for parking.
The marker commemorates the deaths of four children from the Dowdy family who were killed in 1878 while tending sheep.