Near Henderson in Rusk County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Trammel's Trace
Photographed By Mark Hilton, June 28, 2017
1. Trammel's Trace Marker
extended from Red River to
Nacogdoches bears the name of
Nicholas Trammel
ferryman between 1820 and 1830
at the crossing of the Trinity
on the Old San Antonio Road
Erected 1936 by the State of Texas. (Marker Number 11076.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Native Americans • Roads & Vehicles • Waterways & Vessels. In addition, it is included in the Texas 1936 Centennial Markers and Monuments series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1820.
Location. 32° 8.962′ N, 94° 34.99′ W. Marker is near Henderson, Texas, in Rusk County. Marker is at the intersection of U.S. 79 and Farm to Market Road 1798, on the right when traveling east on U.S. 79. Marker is just feet 200 from the Panola County line. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Henderson TX 75652, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 2 other markers are within 4 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Blossom Hill United Methodist Church (approx. 3 miles away); Allison Chapel United Methodist Church (approx. 3.2 miles away).
More about this marker. This is one of the pink granite,
this page online
Regarding Trammel's Trace. Trammel’s Trace was the second major route into Spanish Texas from the United States and the first route from the northern boundaries along the Red River. In the early 1800’s Trammel’s Trace was a smugglers’ trail, but later became a path for immigration to Texas. It was an historic corridor connecting travelers from Kentucky, Tennessee, Missouri, and Arkansas with the El Camino Real at Nacogdoches.
Photographed By Mark Hilton, June 28, 2017
2. Trammel's Trace - 1936 Texas Centennial marker.
Photographed By Mark Hilton, June 28, 2017
3. View of marker looking east towards Panola County and FM 1798.
Photographed By Mark Hilton, June 28, 2017
4. View from marker looking towards the city of Henderson, about 10 miles west.
Credits. This page was last revised on April 20, 2021. It was originally submitted on June 28, 2017, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama. This page has been viewed 624 times since then and 55 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on June 28, 2017, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama.
