El Camino Real -- Stage Coach Inn, SH 21, Houston Co. TX
N 31° 21.480 W 095° 23.866
15R E 271923 N 3471763
A 1936 Centennial historical marker at the site of the Stage Coach Inn, known for serving travelers along the El Camino Real during the Republic of Texas days
Waymark Code: WMXMB5
Location: Texas, United States
Date Posted: 01/28/2018
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This historic marker is located across from Rice Cemetery at the original site of the Rice log cabin, where Joseph Rice lived with his wife during the Republic of Texas era.
In the 1830s, the Nacogdoches-Crockett stage coach operated over this part of the El Camino Real.
The historical marker reads as follows:
"STAGE COACH INN
Built as a home by Joseph D. Rice, Sr., who came to Texas in 1828.
In 1838 it was designated as a stopping place for the stage coach from Nacogdoches to Crockett.
Erected by the State of Texas
1936"
Feature Discription: El Camino Real Historical Marker
Web address for the route: [Web Link]
Secondary Web Address: [Web Link]
Beginning of the road: Natchitoches LA
End of the road: Guerrero MX
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Visit Instructions:
We ask that if you visit the site, please include a unique picture with your impressions of the location. If possible, and if you are not too shy, please include yourself and your group in the photo. Extra points will be given for your best buffalo imitation or if you are licking something salty.