GEN. NELSON MILES EXPEDITION MEMORIAL MARKER
William "Billy" Dixon (September 25, 1850 – March 9, 1913) was an American scout and buffalo hunter active in the Texas Panhandle. He helped found Adobe Walls, fired a legendary buffalo rifle shot at the Second Battle of Adobe Walls, and for his actions at the "Buffalo Wallow Fight" became one of eight civilians ever to receive the U.S. Medal of Honor.
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Listing Details
- Public
- INDIAN WARS
- War Memorial Historical Wayside Markers
- 1967
- U.S. 83 AND TEXAS ROUTE 33
- 79014
- BILL KIRCHNER
- COURTESY OF HMdb.org
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