Harrison County Roadways

 

 

Ox carts hauling three bales of cotton could only travel a few miles a day.  Travel over the dirt road was uncomfortable in dry weather and often impossible in rainy seasons. Many proposals to improve internal transportation were both considered and attempted during the period of the Republic of Texas and early statehood. These included river improvements, canals, and plank roads in addition to railroads. 

Post Roads

Road System

Road Tax

Stagecoach Lines

Trammel's Trace

Historic Marker: Marshall-Shreveport Stagecoach Road

Historic Marker: William. Patillo Home

Historic Marker: Stagecoach Stand, Clarksville Texas

Contracts For Carrying The Mail 1858

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