Midway in Madison County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

Robbin's Ferry

Photographed By Jeff Leichsenring, April 24, 2023

1. Robbins Ferry Marker

Inscription. First known as Paso Tomas (Thomas' Ford) at the crossing of the San Antonio and La Bahia roads over the Trinity. Ferry established about 1821 by Joel Leakey. Named in honor of Nathaniel Robbins who operated it many years. Acquired about 1852 by Elisha Clapp whose descendants operated it until 1930 when Clapp's Ferry Bridge was constructed.

Erected 1936 by State of Texas. (Marker Number 11260.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Waterways & Vessels. In addition, it is included in the Texas 1936 Centennial Markers and Monuments series list.

Location. 31° 4.497′ N, 95° 42.101′ W. Marker is in Midway, Texas, in Madison County. Marker is on State Highway 21, 0.3 miles east of Farm to Market Road 2548, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Midway TX 75852, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 7 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Bucareli (here, next to this marker); Site of Trinidad (approx. 0.6 miles away); Antioch Church of Christ (approx. 0.8 miles away); Kings Highway Camino Real — Old San Antonio Road (approx. 1.2 miles away); Midway Church of Christ (approx. 4.3

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miles away); a different marker also named Kings Highway Camino Real — Old San Antonio Road (approx. 4.6 miles away); a different marker also named Kings Highway Camino Real — Old San Antonio Road (approx. 5.1 miles away); James and Calpernia Mitchell (approx. 6.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Midway.

Photographed By Jeff Leichsenring, April 24, 2023

2. Robbins Ferry Marker

Photographed By Jeff Leichsenring, April 24, 2023

3. Robbins Ferry Marker

Marker in orange fencing, next to Bucareli marker.

Credits. This page was last revised on April 26, 2023. It was originally submitted on April 26, 2023, by Jeff Leichsenring of Garland, Texas. This page has been viewed 159 times since then and 62 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on April 26, 2023, by Jeff Leichsenring of Garland, Texas. • James Hulse was the editor who published this page.