Tatum in Rusk County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

Trammel's Trace

Photographed by James Hulse, March 16, 2025

1. Trammel's Trace Marker

Inscription. An early Indian trail later named for Nicholas Trammel who surveyed it in 1813 for the U.S. used in describing most of the boundary between Rusk and Panola Counties. Portions of the Trace are incorporated into the County Line Road, 7/10 of a mile south of this marker.

It passes through Tatum placing the townsite in both counties.

The Trace extended from Red River to Nacogdoches and brought in great numbers of pioneers including many who became Texas heroes.

Erected 1976 by American Bicentennial 1776-1976.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Roads & Vehicles. A significant historical year for this entry is 1813.

Location. 32° 18.7′ N, 94° 30.992′ W. Marker is in Tatum, Texas, in Rusk County. It is at the intersection of Hill Street (State Road 149) and Stevens, on the left when traveling north on Hill Street. The marker is located along the street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Tatum TX 75691, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the American South,

specifically in the Deep South,

and in the Piney Woods.

Globally, it is

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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: Tatum Cemetery (about 800 feet away, measured in a direct line); Town of Tatum (approx. 0.3 miles away); Grant Cemetary (approx. 3½ miles away); Martin Cemetery (approx. 3½ miles away); Harmony Hill Cemetery (approx. 3.6 miles away); Beckville United Methodist Church (approx. 5.8 miles away); First Baptist Church of Beckville (approx. 6 miles away); Sugar Hill Cemetery (approx. 7.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Tatum.

The view of the Trammel's Trace Marker along the highway image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, March 16, 2025

2. The view of the Trammel's Trace Marker along the highway

Credits. This page was last revised on March 21, 2025. It was originally submitted on March 21, 2025, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 225 times since then and 36 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 21, 2025, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.