Near Rocksprings in Edwards County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Mackenzie Trail
(Merged at this Point Into SH 55)
Photographed By Brian Anderson, November 28, 2020
1. Mackenzie Trail Marker
Inscription.
Mackenzie Trail. (Merged at this Point Into SH 55). When the U.S. Army built Forts Clark (70 mi. SW) and McKavett (90 mi. NE) in 1852, this frontier trail connected the posts. After Fort Concho was established in 1867, the trail was extended farther north, to present San Angelo. It was later named for Col. Ranald S. Mackenzie, the 1873 commander of Fort Clark, who traveled it in his campaigns against hostile Indians. One of its landmarks was Mackenzie Lake (6.5 mi. N), which furnished water for the troops, for cattle drives up the trail, for settlers, and for Texas Rangers on frontier patrols.
When the U.S. Army built Forts Clark (70 mi. SW) and McKavett (90 mi. NE) in 1852, this frontier trail connected the posts. After Fort Concho was established in 1867, the trail was extended farther north, to present San Angelo. It was later named for Col. Ranald S. Mackenzie, the 1873 commander of Fort Clark, who traveled it in his campaigns against hostile Indians. One of its landmarks was Mackenzie Lake (6.5 mi. N), which furnished water for the troops, for cattle drives up the trail, for settlers, and for Texas Rangers on frontier patrols.
Erected 1977 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 3182.)
Location. 30° 4.58′ N, 100° 21.089′ W. Marker is near Rocksprings, Texas, in Edwards County. Marker is on State Highway 55, 9.3 miles north of U.S. 377, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Rocksprings TX 78880, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Credits. This page was last revised on December 3, 2020. It was originally submitted on December 2, 2020, by Brian Anderson of Humble, Texas. This page has been viewed 274 times since then and 80 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on December 3, 2020, by Brian Anderson of Humble, Texas.
