Red River Station - Chisholm Cattle Trail - Wagon Roads and Trails on Waymarking.com

From the historical marker

"Jumping-off point" on the famous Chisholm Cattle Trail, (1867-87), Red River Station was a main crossing and last place on trail to buy supplies until Abilene, Kan.--350 miles north. During the cattle drive era of Western history, millions of animals swam the turbulent river here en route to Kansas railhead and markets. An abrupt bend in the river checked its flow at this point, creating a natural crossing which had been used for years by buffalo and Indians. Even so, the water was wide, swift, and sometimes clogged with sand bars. Frequently cattle were so jammed cowboys could walk across on their backs. Besides a cattle crossing, the station was an outpost of the frontier regiment, which patrolled Texas' northernmost border during Confederacy (1861-65). During cattle era, a town began here, its ferry serving drovers, soldiers, freighters, and settlers returning from Indian captivity. Local cemetery (1 mi. SE) contains many graves of these Texas pioneers. (1971)

Road of Trail Name: Chisholm Cattle Trail crossing point on the Red River State: Texas County: Montague Historical Significance: Besides a cattle crossing, the station was an outpost of the frontier regiment, which patrolled Texas' northernmost border during Confederacy (1861-65). During cattle era, a town began here, its ferry serving drovers, soldiers, freighters and settlers returning from Indian captivity. Local cemetery (1 mile S.E.) contains many graves of these Texas pioneers. Years in use: 6 How you discovered it: Interest in history in general. Also the historical marker designated the location. Book on Wagon Road or Trial: Hard Times Along the Chisholm Trail http://www.thechisholmtrail.com/books.htm Website Explination: http://www.thechisholmtrail.com/cont.htm http://www.thechisholmtrail.com/loc2.htm Why?: An abrupt bend in the river checked its flow at this point, creating a natural crossing which had been used for years by buffalo and Indians. Even so, the water was wide, swift and often clogged with sand bars. Frequently cattle were so jammed cowboys could walk across on their backs. Directions: North out of Nocona, Texas approx 8 miles. Turn left on 2849 approx. 5 miles to signage indicating the location of the marker.

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