Near Pottsboro in Grayson County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

Site of the Trading Post of Holland Coffee

Photographed by Jeff Leichsenring, May 15, 2023

1. Site of the Trading Post of Holland Coffee Marker

Inscription. Established about 1837 for trade with the Indians of the Red River region and the western plains. Here many white captives of the Red Men were redeemed. From its vicinity the Snively Expedition set out for New Mexico on April 25, 1843. Abandoned after Coffee's death in 1846.

Erected 1936 by State of Texas. (Marker Number 7349.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Indigenous Peoples and Communities • Industry & Commerce • Wars, US Indian. In addition, it is included in the Texas 1936 Centennial Markers and Monuments series list.

Location. 33° 52.952′ N, 96° 38.039′ W. Marker is near Pottsboro, Texas, in Grayson County. It is at the intersection of Preston Bend Road and Daniel Lane, on the right when traveling east on Preston Bend Road. The marker is located in the northeast section of the Preston Bend Cemetery, about 8.5 mi. north of Pottsboro. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Pottsboro TX 75076, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the Prairies & Lakes Region.

Paid Advertisement

Click or scan to see
this page online

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,

one of the Confederate States of America,

and the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 8 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Sophia Porter (here, next to this marker); Lake Texoma (approx. 5.8 miles away); Fink (approx. 6.2 miles away); Site of Fort Johnson (approx. 6½ miles away); 1931 Free Bridge Controversy (approx. 7.2 miles away); Colbert's Ferry (approx. 7.2 miles away); In Honor of Our Veterans (approx. 7.2 miles away); Red River Bridge (approx. 7.3 miles away in Oklahoma). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Pottsboro.

Another marker is no longer nearby. George R. Reeves (was approx. 7.3 miles away but has been permanently removed).

Photographed by Jeff Leichsenring, May 15, 2023

2. Site of the Trading Post of Holland Coffee Marker

The marker is on the left and the Sophia Porter Marker is on the right.

Credits. This page was last revised on May 4, 2024. It was originally submitted on May 16, 2023, by Jeff Leichsenring of Garland, Texas. This page has been viewed 832 times since then and 56 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 16, 2023, by Jeff Leichsenring of Garland, Texas. • James Hulse was the editor who published this page.