Historical Marker
Trammel's Trace
Historical marker location:
Hughes Springs, Texas
( in Spring Park on 3rd St. between Ward and Harrison St., Hughes Springs)
Marker installed: 1967
Entered Cass County at Epperson's Ferry. Continued south and west in an arc, passing through Chalybeate Springs (Hughes Springs).
This 1813 pioneer trail originated in St. Louis and linked the "Southwest Trail" with the King's Highway to Mexico. It was laid out by Nicholas Trammel (1780-1852).