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One of Neil Sperry's favorite photos of Steve Houser in Neil's backyard.

Trees Rejoice at Their Sight

Posted by Mr. Neil Sperry

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Comanche in conversation near a bent tree.

Trees That Speak: Marked Trees That Revealed Sources to Nomadic Comanche Still Stand

Posted by Mr. Jimmy W. Atterberry

Comanche Nation | Indian Marker Trees | Historical Trees | Texas Historic Tree Coalition | Tree Preservation

Holliday Comanche Marker Tree at Stonewall Jackson Camp

Comanche Marker Tree is One of Nine Officially Registered in the State of Texas

Posted by Archer County News

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Steve Houser examines the California Crossing Comanche Marker Tree, a Pecan that points to a low water crossing in Dallas.

If These Trees Could Talk: Studying the Comanche Marker Trees of Texas

Posted by Ms. Laura Samuel Meyn

Indian Marker Trees | Comanche Nation | Historical Trees | Texas Historic Tree Coalition | Tree Preservation

A 1880s photo of a marker tree in Illinois. Photo source Lakes Region Historical Society/Wikimedia.

If You See an Old Tree Bent Like This...

Posted by Nicer Days

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Steve Houser presents Indian Marker Trees at the Texas Historic Tree Coalition July 19, 2017 General Membership Meeting.

Texas Historic Tree Coalition; Comanche Marker Trees - Dallas

Posted by Ms. Mary Ann Graves

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Comanche Marker Trees of Texas published by Texas A&M University Press.

Comanche Marker Trees in Texas Chronicled by Dallas Tree Expert

Posted by Mr. Marshall Hinsley

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An 1880 photo of an Indian marker tree.

Searching for a Sign

Posted by Mr. Timothy A. Schuler

Benefits of Trees | Comanche Nation | Community Outreach | Historical Trees | Indian Marker Trees | News | Sustainable Development | Texas Historic Tree Coalition | Tree Information | Tree Knowledge | Tree Preservation

Dennis Downes with a classically shaped marker tree.

Did Native Americans Bend These Trees to Mark Trails?

Posted by Ms. Sarah Laskow

Comanche Nation | Community Outreach | Historical Trees | Indian Marker Trees | News | Texas Historic Tree Coalition | Tree Preservation

Photo of a Comanche Marker Tree at the Stonewall Jackson Camp in Holliday, Texas.

Comanche Marker Tree Certified by Texas Historic Tree Coalition

Posted by Ms. Jolene Schonchin

Comanche Nation | Community Outreach | Historical Trees | Indian Marker Trees | News | Tree Preservation

TxHTC representative Steve Houser presents Comanche Marker Tree Certificate of Registrar

City of Holliday Presented Comanche Marker Tree Certificate of Registrar

Posted by Archer County News

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Steve Houser with Brad Ward & Shelley Nicholson in front of a Comanche Marker Tree in Gordonville.

Marker Trees Recognized

Posted by Ms. Debra Hix

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Don Briix of Holliday with bent tree he submitted for consideration as an IMT.

Bent Tree Gets Official Title

Posted by Archer County News

Comanche Nation | Community Outreach | Historical Trees | Indian Marker Trees | News | Texas Historic Tree Coalition

This tree in the backyard of a home in Gordonville is much more than just a tree that decided to grow sideways. Officials with the Comanche Nation, in a joint effort with the Texas Historic Tree Coalition, have certified the tree as a Comanche trail tree.

Gordonville Man Finds Native American History In His Own Yard

Posted by Mr. Michael Hutchins

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Indian marker tree in Dallas, Texas now lost. Photo by Doug Taylor.

This Old Tree

Posted by Ms. Julie Thibodeaux

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