Near Saltillo in Hopkins County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Old Jefferson Road
Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, October 7, 2023
1. Old Jefferson Road Marker
Inscription.
Old Jefferson Road. . Often referred to as the Jefferson Trail road, highway or wagon road or as the Bonham-Jefferson Road, this historic roadway traversed northeast and north central Texas. Originally used by Native Americans and known as the Main Caddo Trace and then the Choctaw Trail, the road became a vital supply line from Jefferson to the growing communities in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. In 1842. development of the road through Old Saltillo transformed the town into a bustling campground for travelers. Prior to the railroad, the Jefferson Road and other roadways allowed for the distribution of goods across the state, contributing to the success of the economy of the region.
Often referred to as the Jefferson
Trail road, highway or wagon road or
as the Bonham-Jefferson Road, this
historic roadway traversed
northeast and north central Texas.
Originally used by Native Americans
and known as the Main Caddo Trace and
then the Choctaw Trail, the road
became a vital supply line from
Jefferson to the growing communities
in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. In 1842.
development of the road through Old
Saltillo transformed the town into a
bustling campground for travelers.
Prior to the railroad, the Jefferson
Road and other roadways allowed for
the distribution of goods across the
state, contributing to the success of
the economy of the region.
Erected 2019 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 22530.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Roads & Vehicles. A significant historical year for this entry is 1842.
Location. 33° 9.862′ N, 95° 19.205′ W. Marker is near Saltillo, Texas, in Hopkins County. Marker is on County Road 3357, ¾ mile east of County Road 900, on the left when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Saltillo TX 75478, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 6 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Old Saltillo Cemetery (approx. 0.4 miles away); Franklin County
Also see . . . Bonham leads regional efforts to revive awareness of Jefferson Highway in Northeast Texas. The Thomas Jefferson Highway is a 2,300-mile-long roadway composed of various local thoroughfares, stretching from Winnipeg, Manitoba to New Orleans. Conceived as an idea in 1915 and dedicated in 1918, the Jefferson Highway runs through Northeast Texas along the way. (John Kanelis, KETR-FM, Oct. 9, 2023) (Submitted on October 25, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)
Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, October 7, 2023
2. Old Jefferson Road Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on October 25, 2023. It was originally submitted on October 25, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 76 times since then and 30 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on October 25, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.
