Near Vernon in Wilbarger County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Doan's Crossing
Photographed By Bill Kirchner, June 8, 2017
1. Doan's Crossing Marker
Inscription.
Doan's Crossing. . A major route for cattle drives known primarily as the Western Trail developed from far South Texas to Dodge City, Kansas, in the 1870s. About 1876, trail drivers along the route began crossing the Red River near this site. In 1878, Ohio native Jonathan Doan established a trading post near the crossing and became the first person to permanently settle in Wilbarger County (organized in 1881). In the early 1880s he and his partner/nephew Corwin F. Doan recorded the passage of hundreds of thousands of cattle along this river crossing which became known as Doan's Crossing.
A major route for cattle drives known primarily as the Western Trail developed from far South Texas to Dodge City, Kansas, in the 1870s. About 1876, trail drivers along the route began crossing the Red River near this site. In 1878, Ohio native Jonathan Doan established a trading post near the crossing and became the first person to permanently settle in Wilbarger County (organized in 1881). In the early 1880s he and his partner/nephew Corwin F. Doan recorded the passage of hundreds of thousands of cattle along this river crossing which became known as Doan's Crossing.
Erected 1993 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 1234.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Animals • Roads & Vehicles. A significant historical year for this entry is 1876.
Location. 34° 20.594′ N, 99° 15.317′ W. Marker is near Vernon, Texas, in Wilbarger County. Marker is at the intersection of Farm to Market Road 924 and Farm to Market Road 2916, on the right when traveling north on Highway 924. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Vernon TX 76384, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 20, 2023. It was originally submitted on July 2, 2017, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. This page has been viewed 3,937 times since then and 211 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on July 2, 2017, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona.
