Near Marietta in Cass County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Stephenson's Ferry
Photographed by Jeff Leichsenring, July 23, 2026
1. Stephenson's Ferry Marker
Established about 1838 by Joseph A. Stephenson on whose grant it was located and whose name it bore - remained in operation until about 1910
Erected 1936 by The State of Texas. (Marker Number 15171.)
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. A significant historical year for this entry is 1838.
Location. 33° 14.523′ N, 94° 38.222′ W. Marker is near Marietta, Texas, in Cass County. It is on U.S. 67 south of County Road 2512. Between Naples and Bassett, south of intersection with CR 2514/2512. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1117 U.S Hwy 67, Marietta TX 75566, 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 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
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 14 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Naples Cemetery (approx. 3½ miles away); Naples (approx. 3.7 miles away); Dalby Springs Methodist Church (approx. 9 miles away); John Robin Heard Cemetery (approx. 9.8 miles away); Phillip A. Dalby Homestead (approx. 10.3 miles away); Concord Meeting House (approx. 10½ miles away); Titus County (approx. 11.6 miles away); Site of Valley View School (approx. 13.7 miles away).
Photographed by Jeff Leichsenring, July 23, 2026
2. Stephenson's Ferry Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on July 29, 2026. It was originally submitted on July 28, 2026, by Jeff Leichsenring of Garland, Texas. This page has been viewed 10 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 28, 2026, by Jeff Leichsenring of Garland, Texas. • James Hulse was the editor who published this page.
