White Oak in Gregg County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Cherokee Trace
Photographed By Mark Hilton, September 1, 2019
1. Cherokee Trace Marker
Inscription.
Cherokee Trace. . In 1821 near this site, Cherokee Indians blazed a trail from near Nacogdoches, Texas, to their home reservation at White River, Ark. They slashed trees, cleared path, planted "Cherokee" roses, and established camps at springs.
Used by Sam Houston, friend of the Cherokees, on his move to Texas; by David Crockett, other soldiers of the Texas Revolution, and thousands of immigrants.
After June 1839, when Texas settlers drove the Cherokees out of the state, the Indians departed over this trail; others traveled it for years thereafter.
In 1821 near this site, Cherokee Indians blazed a trail from near Nacogdoches, Texas, to their home reservation at White River, Ark. They slashed trees, cleared path, planted "Cherokee" roses, and established camps at springs.
Used by Sam Houston, friend of the Cherokees, on his move to Texas; by David Crockett, other soldiers of the Texas Revolution, and thousands of immigrants.
After June 1839, when Texas settlers drove the Cherokees out of the state, the Indians departed over this trail; others traveled it for years thereafter.
Erected 1967 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 9939.)
Location. 32° 31.215′ N, 94° 51.668′ W. Marker is in White Oak, Texas, in Gregg County. Marker is at the intersection of U.S. 80 and South White Oak Road, on the right when traveling east on U.S. 80. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 100 US-80, White Oak TX 75693, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Credits. This page was last revised on September 6, 2019. It was originally submitted on September 6, 2019, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama. This page has been viewed 496 times since then and 56 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3. submitted on September 6, 2019, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama.
