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. 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.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Forts and Castles • Roads & Vehicles • Wars, US Indian. A significant historical year for this entry is 1852.

Location. 30° 4.58′ N, 100° 21.089′ W. Marker is near Rocksprings, Texas, in Edwards County. It 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.

Regionally, this marker is in

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the Hill Country.

Globally, it is in North America,

a Gulf of Mexico state,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain,

the Republic of Texas,

and one of the Confederate States of America.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 10 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Jess L. Hankins and King P-234 (approx. 8.6 miles away); Site of Rocksprings' First School Building (approx. 9.4 miles away); First Methodist Church (approx. 9½ miles away); Headquarters, American Angora Goat Breeders' Assn. (approx. 9½ miles away); Gilmer Hotel (approx. 9½ miles away); Rocksprings Telephone Company (approx. 9½ miles away); Edwards County Courthouse (approx. 9½ miles away); Edwards County (approx. 9.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Rocksprings.

Photographed by Brian Anderson, November 28, 2020

2. Mackenzie Trail Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on December 3, 2020. It was originally submitted on December 2, 2020, by Brian Anderson of New Albany, Ohio. This page has been viewed 808 times since then and 75 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 3, 2020, by Brian Anderson of New Albany, Ohio.