Site of Old Spearman's Ferry

Historical marker location:

Lone Star, Texas

( US 259 about 1 mi. south of Lone Star)

Marker installed: 1966

Operated along with a mill by E. B. Smith during the Republic of Texas. Bought by John Spearman in 1850. At this site in 1870 the state authorized a toll bridge. Fees ranged from 2 cents for a sheep to $1 for an 8-horse team and loaded wagon. This was at Big Cypress Bayou on Pittsburg-Jefferson Stage Road.

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