Who were the Tonkawa Indians? What was their role in the Battle of Plum Creek?
The Tonkawa Tribe lived in what is now known as San Marcos prior to the settlers of the 1840s. Led by Chief Placido, they served as allies and scouts, fighting alongside the Texians. The Tonkawas trotted thirty miles on foot to fight beside the militia in the Battle of Plum Creek. They returned, mounted upon the ponies of fallen Comanche warriors.
