Crosses highway 175 here

Originally an Indian trail. Used in 1765 by the Spanish priest Calahorra on an Indian peace mission. Gained importance, 1820s, for use in hauling salt from Neches Saline to Nacgodoches.

Survivors of the Killough family massacre of 1838 fled via the road to Fort Lacy. The Texas Army used it en route to fight Mexican rebel Cordova in 1838 and in Cherokee War, 1839.

Some of Kentucky volunteers went this way to the Mexican War, 1846. After Indian wars, road brought in many settlers.

Jacksonville, Dialville, and Larissa grew up along its path

Marker is on U.S. 175 near County Route 3405, on the left when traveling west.

Courtesy hmdb.org

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