This splendid collection knits together heritage trail maps from all corners of the state of Arkansas. It also features a comprehensive list of historical markers from across the state and a primer regarding Arkansas' fascinating history. Northeast...
Young County, Texas Henry Eberson and John O. Allen, who were employed by Charlie E. Rivers during May of 1871, left the Rivers' Ranch on Salt Creek Prairie, in the northeastern part of Young County, where so many Indian troubles had occurred, to...
Lampasas County, Texas During 1864 an African boy, about 15, herding sheep for Mr. Arnold, who had a temporary ranch about two miles west of Lampasas, was killed by several Indians. Geo. Weldy, Mark Beene, W.C. Pogue and about eight others followed...
Tarrant County, Texas D/FW airport is a few miles north of Bird's Fort, where the first settlement was attempted in 1841. The northwestern frontier had witnessed four years of bloody warfare and the little stockade gave a sense of security to the...
Young County, Texas Turn left as you leave Fort Belknap's gates, and head north to catch 380. Head west, continuing along the Texas Fort Trail and the stage route to California, next stop Fort Griffin. However, my road trip follows 380 through...
Tarrant County, Texas The U.S. Army soldiers who came to build the fort traveled up the Trinity on the steamboat "Jack Hays" named after San Antonio hero and Ranger Captain John Coffey Hays. Sam Houston scheduled a treaty signing at Bird's...
Young County, Texas Elm Creek Raid The Elm Creek Raid had a black hero, Brit Johnson, whose wife and children, along with other members of the settlement, were taken captive by the Kiowas. He rode alone into Indian territory where he visited Milky...
Parker County, Texas There are a lot of important historical sites within the D/FW metroplex but it's hard to imagine a heroic event when all you can see is the handiwork of a real estate developer. Head west from Fort Worth and catch Loop 820 to...
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