Thanks to a partnership between the City of Texarkana, the Historic Landmark Commission, and historian Gary L. Pinkerton, you can follow that historic path—Trammel’s Trace—right here in town!
10 new signs now mark this vital route used by early settlers, tracing the footsteps of frontier entrepreneur Nicholas Trammell and the countless pioneers who helped shape Texas.
Walk the trail. Read the signs. Discover the stories hidden in plain sight. Trammel’s Trace played a major role in Texas independence—and it all started here.
Stay tuned for info on a dedication ceremony and historical marker unveiling coming soon! Until then, grab a map of the Trace and start exploring: garylpinkerton.com/trammels-trace-maps
