Texans in Civil War Indian Territory brings together scholars and historians to examine how Texans influenced and participated in the struggle for control of Indian Territory during the Civil War.
W. Dale Weeks (Blinn College) investigates the role of North Texans in the creation of Confederate Indian policy, arguing that local actors—not just Confederate officials such as Albert Pike—were instrumental in initiating and implementing alliances with tribal nations north of the Red River.
Charles D. Grear (Central Texas College) analyzes Texans who fought alongside Confederate Indian units, offering new insight into battlefield cooperation and the cultural exchanges that emerged from these campaigns.
David Vickers, an independent historian and historical reenactor from Bee County, contributes a public history perspective through his work interpreting South Texas and Indian Territory connections.
Together, the papers reveal the deep entanglement of Texas with Indian Territory during the Civil War—politically, militarily, and culturally—offering new perspectives on how frontier experiences shaped Confederate policy and identity .
Session Chair: Christopher B. Bean, East Central University
