Butterfield Stage Line

Historical marker location:

302 S Main St, Jacksboro, Texas

( US 281 (South Main St), near railroad depot and Lost Creek bridge)

Marker installed: 1936

Here ran the Southern Overland Mail Line connecting St. Louis and San Francisco with semi-weekly stage and mail service, 1858-1861. The length of the route, 2,795 miles, and the superior service maintained made this a pioneer enterprise of first magnitude.

roads stagecoach routes, stands

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