Alto in Cherokee County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Kings Highway Camino Real Old San Antonio Road
El Camino Real de los Tejas National Historic Trail
Photographed By Brian Anderson, July 28, 2018
1. Kings Highway Camino Real Old San Antonio Road Marker
This is one of 123 markers placed by the Daughters of the American Revolution in 1918 along the main route of the Old San Antonio Road (El Camino Real).
Kings Highway Camino Real Old San Antonio Road
Marked by the Daughters of the American Revolution and the State of Texas A.D. 1918
Erected 1918 by Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) and the State of Texas. (Marker Number 22.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Roads & Vehicles. In addition, it is included in the Daughters of the American Revolution series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1918.
Location. 31° 36.302′ N, 95° 8.357′ W. Marker is in Alto, Texas, in Cherokee County. Marker is on State Highway 21, 2.2 miles west of Farm to Market Road 220, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Alto TX 75925, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Site of Mission San Francisco de los Tejas (a few steps from this marker); Famous and Infamous Journeys (approx. 0.8 miles away); Zebulon Pike Campsite (approx. 0.8 miles away); El Camino Real de los Tejas (approx. 0.8 miles away); Natural Spring (approx. 0.8 miles away); Waystation for Travelers and Traders (approx. 0.8 miles away); A Welcome Rest (approx. 0.9 miles away); Burial Mound (approx. 0.9 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Alto.
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Photographed By Jeff Leichsenring, July 12, 2022
2. Kings Highway Camino Real Old San Antonio Road Marker
Photographed By Benchmark Blasterz, December 29, 2017
3. Kings Highway Camino Real Old San Antonio Road Marker #22
Credits. This page was last revised on September 1, 2023. It was originally submitted on March 29, 2023, by Carolyn Sanders of Plano, Texas. This page has been viewed 60 times since then and 6 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on August 8, 2018, by Brian Anderson of Humble, Texas. 2. submitted on August 31, 2023, by Jeff Leichsenring of Garland, Texas. 3. submitted on March 29, 2023, by Carolyn Sanders of Plano, Texas. • J. J. Prats was the editor who published this page.
