Alleene in Little River County, Arkansas — The American South (West South Central)
Anderson Ferry
Photographed By Mark Hilton, August 2, 2018
1. Anderson Ferry Marker
Inscription.
Anderson Ferry, on Little River 2 miles north of this point, was in operation during the early 1800's. It served the pioneers traveling to southwest Arkansas and Texas on the Old Southwest Trail. Anderson Ferry provided a passage from Old Paraclifta to Mineola and Willow Springs (Rocky Comfort). This segment of the Southwest Trail was known as the Old Military Road. From Willow Springs the trail continued to Laynesport on Red River. The Anderson family operated the ferry throughout the first half of the nineteenth century.
Anderson Ferry, on Little River 2 miles north of this point, was in operation during the early 1800's. It served the pioneers traveling to southwest Arkansas and Texas on the Old Southwest Trail. Anderson Ferry provided a passage from Old Paraclifta to Mineola and Willow Springs (Rocky Comfort). This segment of the Southwest Trail was known as the Old Military Road. From Willow Springs the trail continued to Laynesport on Red River. The Anderson family operated the ferry throughout the first half of the nineteenth century.
Erected 1976 by Little River County Historical Society.
Location. 33° 46.341′ N, 94° 15.579′ W. Marker is in Alleene, Arkansas, in Little River County. Marker is at the intersection of Arkansas Route 234 and County Road 133, on the right when traveling south on State Route 234. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Alleene AR 71820, United States of America. Touch for directions.
2. Anderson Ferry Marker looking west on County Road 133.
Photographed By Mark Hilton, August 2, 2018
3. Looking north on Arkansas Highway 234, marker is just to left of Stop sign.
Credits. This page was last revised on August 7, 2018. It was originally submitted on August 7, 2018, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama. This page has been viewed 354 times since then and 54 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3. submitted on August 7, 2018, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama.
