An atrocity of 1874,
in one of last Wise County Indian raids. While C. W. Huff and son
worked in remote part of land recently settled by the family, Indians
killed Mrs. Huff and daughters, Palestine and Molly. Neighbors buried
the scalped and mutilated victims in a wagon bed, in the grave.
It is said that lumber was later obtained for coffins and the victims
were reburied. In 1879 land around plot was given for cemetery by
C. W. Huff.
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