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Trammel’s Trace Route Honored with New Historic Signs in Texarkana

Thursday, June 5, 2025 at 5:41 AM

The City of Texarkana, Texas has installed 10 new signs marking Trammel’s Trace—the first road into Texas from the North.

The City of Texarkana, Texas has installed 10 new signs marking Trammel’s Trace—the first road into Texas from the North. The project, a collaboration with the Historic Landmark Commission and historian Gary L. Pinkerton, follows the original route through public roads and parks.

Trammel’s Trace, named after frontier trader Nicholas Trammell, was a key immigration path for early settlers. Pinkerton, author of Trammel’s Trace: The First Road to Texas from the North, helped identify the route.

A new historical marker is also in the works, with a public dedication planned. Residents can learn more at Texarkana City Hall or at garylpinkerton.com.

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