Quanah Parker's great-grandson Don Parker, with his brother-in-law Glen Leming at Quitaque, Texas, hunting grounds of the Quahada band of the Comanches.
Interviews with five of Quanah Parker's great-grandchilden, and one Texas Parker
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Son of Chief Peta Nocona and Cynthia Ann Parker, Quanah fought until it was no longer possible to live the life of the free plains Comanche. Quanah then led his people to the reservation, and turned his attention to ranching and governance. He is remembered for his leadership, dignity, business savvy, and intelligence.
Quanah Parker Day has been designated in Texas as the second Saturday in September. The sixth observance will be September 14, 2024. Read the proclamation.
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The Texas State Bison Herd, and the non-extinction of the Southern Plains Bison, are due in part to Quanah Parker and his relationship with Charles Goodnight. A portion of any proceeds from this site will be donated to the Herd.
Bill Neeley, noted authority on Quanah Parker, has provided a series of articles excerpted from his book.
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The Last Comanche Chief: The Life and Times of Quanah Parker has been hailed as "truly distinguished" and noted for the author's meticulous research in primary sources. Christian Science Monitor called it "a vivid, eyewitness account of life for settlers and Native Americans in those difficult and violent times."
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