Northeast Side in Selma in Bexar County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

Historic Evans Road Trail

Photographed by James Hulse, April 11, 2022

1. Historic Evans Road Trail Marker

Inscription. The Historic Evans Road Trail (Harrison Segment) follows or borders the southern reach of the historic Evans Road within the Selma City limits. Modern day Evans Road runs from Stone Oak Parkway in San Antonio to the Selma Visitor's Center in Selma. Historically the road continued further past this point. The portion of Evans road that passes through what was the original town center of Selma was often referred to as Hill Street on many land deeds as late as the 1970s and 1980s. Between the Stage Stop Park and the John S. Harrison Historic property a portion of the original road was taken over by houses constructed along the east side of Winged Foot Street. Along that portion of the route the trail turns into the woods following the creek bank then reemerges at the Harrison Park and continues through the park ending at the Olympia Hills golf course.

Evans Road is named after Robert B. Evans who moved to the area in the mid-1800's. Robert was born in 1821 in Tennessee. He left Tennessee in 1847 to pan for gold in California. Through his efforts in California he made enough money to buy property not far from Selma in 1865

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near what is now the community of Bracken. The Evans family home was built in 1882 and is located at 7950 E. Evans Road, approximately 2.5 miles northwest of the Selma Stage Stop.

His wife, Rebecca Wilmot Murchison was born August 12, 1835. She was a daughter of Murdock Murchison, who owned a farm across Cibolo Creek from Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church in Selma. Together they raised nine children. Robert was a member of the Cibolo Masonic Lodge and taught school in Selma in the 1880's.

Robert died in November 1905 and Rebecca died in August 1908. Both are buried in the Evans Cemetery (old community cemetery) along with Murdock Murchison and his wife.

Erected by City of Selma.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Roads & Vehicles • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical date for this entry is August 12, 1835.

Location. 29° 34.759′ N, 98° 18.396′ W. Marker is in Selma, Texas, in Bexar County. It is in the Northeast Side. It is at the intersection of Valhalla and Winged Foot, on the left when traveling south on Valhalla. The marker is located along the creek and historic trail next to

The Historic Evans Road Trail and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, April 11, 2022

2. The Historic Evans Road Trail and Marker

a small park parking lot. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Schertz TX 78154, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in South Texas

and in the San Antonio Metropolitan Area.

It is also in the American South.

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 walking distance of this marker: A different marker also named Historic Evans Road Trail (approx. 0.2 miles away); Harrison and McCulloch Stage Lines (approx. 0.2 miles away); Harrison and McCulloch Stage Stop (approx. ¼ mile away); Selma Stage Stop & Post Office (approx. ¼ mile away); The Harrison House (approx. ¼ mile away); Cane Press and Fire Pit (approx. ¼ mile away); Barn (approx. ¼ mile away); The Smoke House (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Selma.

More about this marker. There are two of these identical markers

The view of the Historic Evans Road Trail and Marker from the parking lot image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, April 11, 2022

3. The view of the Historic Evans Road Trail and Marker from the parking lot

for each side of the trail.

Credits. This page was last revised on February 2, 2023. It was originally submitted on April 13, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 1,990 times since then and 199 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on April 13, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.