The East Texas Weekend Preview — In the spring of 1836, a massive raid took place at Fort Parker. (East of Waco, TX)
A powerful, local tribe of Comanche stormed the complex, resulting in an absolute massacre.
Among their spoils was 9yr old Cynthia Ann Parker.
Over the next twenty or so years, Cynthia would take to the tribe’s way of life. She would fall in love with the culture and people, even marrying the eventual chief, Peta Nocona. A couple of her children included the future war chief, Quanah Parker, and their beloved Toh-Tsee-A, or Little Prairie Flower.
Yet in 1860, a local band of Texas Rangers would carry out a forced recapturing of Cynthia and Prairie Flower. Despite her desire to stay with the Comanche, they were designated back to white society.
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Unfortunately, fatal illness would soon come for both Cynthia and Prairie Flower. Both would pass away, far from their Comanche Family.
Today, you can visit the first resting place of Cynthia. Located within the thick piney woods of Henderson County, Foster Cemetery houses her empty grave. In 1957, Cynthia’s body was moved to Fort Sill Post Cemetery in Lawton, Oklahoma. There, she now rests with her Comanche family forever.
Speaking of her family, Prairie Flower was originally buried just north of here at the Asbury Cemetery in Edom, TX. Her first gravesite is available to view today, as well. She now rest in the same place as her mother.
This weekend, embark on an incredible Texas, Native American history adventure with a visit to this fascinating site.
Cynthia Ann Parker’s first gravesite can be found, here: 1010 County Rd 478, Larue, TX 75763
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