Pit stops can make traveling just that much more enjoyable. Here at The East Texas Weekend, we are always on the road and love to check out tons of points of interest. Whether it be a quaint coffee shop, informative historical marker, or really just about anything worth stopping for.

Our 1 Minute Pit Stop series aims to be a quick highlight of some neat places to visit while you are out and about in East Texas!

The Killough Monument & Cemetery

For Texas History enthusiasts that are traveling near Jacksonville and Bullard, the historical marker highlighting the infamous Killough Massacre is a must see.

As you travel down the lonesome county road that brings you to the Killough Monument & Cemetery, you will quickly notice the large stone obelisk that points high to the sky.

This structure, as well as the many burial sites and somber gravestones, reveal the tragedy that took place on October 5th, 1838.

18 pioneers, most of which included the Killough family who were settling in the area, were killed or captured by 8 horseback riders. The culprits of the murderous group has long been debated. Whether be from a local Native American tribe or some bandit group.

This terrible event is known as “the largest single Indian depredation in East Texas.” The official city of Jacksonville’s website has a detailed telling of the story. Which you can find HERE!

The Killough Monument & Cemetery is located at: County Road 4402, Bullard, TX 75757

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