Details for Trammel's Trace

Historical Marker — Atlas Number 5067009834

Data

Marker Number 9834
Atlas Number 5067009834
Marker Title Trammel's Trace
Index Entry Trammel's Trace
Address
City Hughes Springs
County Cass
UTM Zone 15
UTM Easting 347675
UTM Northing 3652517
Subject Codes roads
Marker Year 1967
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark No
Marker Location in Spring Park on 3rd St. between Ward and Harrison St., Hughes Springs
Private Property No
Marker Condition In Situ
Marker Size 14" x 24"
Marker Text Entered Cass County at Epperson's Ferry. Continued south and west in an arc, passing through Chalybeate Springs (Hughes Springs). This 1813 pioneer trail originated in St. Louis and linked the "Southwest Trail" with the King's Highway to Mexico. It was laid out by Nicholas Trammel (1780-1852).

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