Bastrop in Bastrop County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
The Gotier Trace
Photographed By Brian Anderson, November 21, 2018
1. The Gotier Trace Marker
Originated in 1820s. Crossed the present counties of Austin, Washington, Fayette, Lee, Bastrop; joined San Felipe, capital of Stephen F. Austin's colony, with Bastrop. Marked by James Gotier, a settler who (with several in his family) died in an Indian massacre near this trace in 1837.
Like most early Texas roads, this was only a marked route which travelers could follow—dusty in droughts, boggy in rains.
From such traces, wagon roads and cattle trails, Texas has developed over 67,000 miles of fine paved highways—a system recognized as nation's finest.
Erected 1967 by State Historical Survey Committee. (Marker Number 9190.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Native Americans • Roads & Vehicles • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1837.
Location. 30° 6.637′ N, 97° 17.584′ W. Marker is in Bastrop, Texas, in Bastrop County. Marker is at the intersection of Park Road 1 and Loop State Highway 150, on the right when traveling east on Park Road 1. Marker is located just inside the entrance way to Bastrop State Park. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 100 Park Road 1A, Bastrop TX 78602, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Lost Pines of Texas (here, next to this marker);
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Photographed By Richard Denney, April 21, 2015
2. The Gotier Trace Marker
Marker is the left of the entrance to Bastrop State Park
Photographed By Brian Anderson, November 21, 2018
3. The Gotier Trace Marker
Lost Pines on Texas marker on the right and The Gotier Trace marker on the left.
Credits. This page was last revised on October 28, 2020. It was originally submitted on April 22, 2015, by Richard Denney of Austin, Texas. This page has been viewed 730 times since then and 73 times this year. Last updated on November 26, 2018, by Brian Anderson of Humble, Texas. Photos: 1. submitted on November 26, 2018, by Brian Anderson of Humble, Texas. 2. submitted on April 22, 2015, by Richard Denney of Austin, Texas. 3. submitted on November 26, 2018, by Brian Anderson of Humble, Texas. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
