Doan's Crossing on Red River
N 34° 20.593 W 099° 15.317
14S E 476520 N 3800240
Gray granite 1936 Texas Centennial Marker in the Doan's community, noting its significance during the days of the cattle drives, with a quote from Will Rogers and a nod to legendary cattleman, George W. Saunders.
Waymark Code: WMTZ55
Location: Texas, United States
Date Posted: 01/26/2017
Views: 5
This community is also known as Doan's Crossing, given its proximity to the Red River.
Marker Number: 1235
Marker Text:
By herds on the Western Texas-Kansas Trail, 1876-1895. Six million cattle and horses crossed here. "You don't need much monument if the cause is good. It's only these monuments that are for no reason at all that has to be big. Good luck to you all anyhow. Yours, Will Rogers."
Dedicated to George W. Saunders, President of the Old Trail Driver's Assn., "who kept the trail records straight."
Erected by the State of Texas
1936
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