Old Mobeetie Texas Association

Billy Dixon

Born in Ohio County, West Virginia on September 25, 1850. Orphaned at the age of twelve, Dixon headed West. Over his 63 years he was a farmer, woodchopper, teamster, fur trapper, buffalo hide hunter, scout and guide for the U.S. Army during the Red River Indian War of 1874, storeowner and business man, cowboy, justice of the peace, and postmaster. Dixon was a hero of the Battle of Adobe Walls and was one of two civilians to be awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor for his courage during the Battle of Buffalo Wallow in the Red River War. He died March 9, 1913.

Quilt show featuring local quilters.  Runs August 27th thru Sept 11.
Open daily 1:00 to 5:00.  All hand made quilts.  Free to the public.

Bob Izzard is honored click here.   
Museum receives WWI pistol click here.

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