Historical Marker
Site of Torrey's Trading Post
Historical marker location:
Waco, Texas
( On private land, 8 mi. E of Waco off SH 6)
Marker installed: 1936
Established in 1843 by John F. Torrey and brothers and managed by George Barnard the post was on the line separating the Indian and white settlements; Here the Indians signed treaties and received presents until 1854 when they were settled on reservations on the Upper Brazos.