Harrison & McCulloch Stage Lines Circa 1850s-1860s -- Selma TX
N 29° 34.925 W 098° 18.319
14R E 567280 N 3272679
A prominent sign outside of the Selma Texas visitor center provides a map, some history and explanation of an important stage line operated by local pioneer John H Harrison and his brother-in-law William McCulloch
Waymark Code: WM17Q0A
Location: Texas, United States
Date Posted: 03/21/2023
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This marker is located at the Selma Texas visitor center and Museum on the east side of the building where the parking lot is
The sign reads as follows:
"HARRISON AND MCCULLOUCH STAGE LINES
Circa 1850s-1860s
During the days of the Republic, John S. Harrison and William H. McCulloch ran their stage lines from the Gulf Coast to Central Texas as far back as the mid-1840s, transporting immigrants who were arriving on steamers from New Orleans and other major ports of entry.
In October 2000 the Harrison & McCulloch Stage Stop was declared a state archaeological landmark by the Texas historical Commission, and was reconstructed using the original formula of limecrete. In 2009 the visitor center opened its doors, so step inside and discover the rich history of the Selma Stage Stop.
[Map of Texas with H&M Stage Line Routes from Mount Pleasant to Eagle Pass and San Antonio to Indianola, plus other routes]
H&M
Stage Line Routes
Route 6285
Austin (leaving at 3 am) to
Manchaca Springs (sic) to
San Marcos to New Braunfels
To Cibolo (now Selma) to
San Antonio (arriving at 9 pm)
Route 6154
Gonzales to
Bellville (now Belmont)
To Seguin to New Braunfels
Route 6155
Indianola to Victoria
To Cuero to Gonzales"
Group that erected the marker: City of Selma
URL of a web site with more information about the history mentioned on the sign: [Web Link]
Address of where the marker is located. Approximate if necessary:
15049 N Evans Rd
Selma, TX USA
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