Events before and during the Civil War set the stage for the success of the United States Colored Troops, later known as the Buffalo Soldiers. Many duties were routine and uneventful. Many others were dangerous and life threatening. The Medal of Honor, the nation's highest tribute, was awarded to 11 soldiers and four officers of the 9th Cavalry during the Indian Wars.
Fort Parker State Park sits near the paths of both the Old Spanish Trail and El Camino Real de los Tejas, which merged into what was known as the "Old San Antonio…
Fanthorp Inn, located in Anderson, served as a stagecoach stop, post office, and lodging for travelers during the Republic and early statehood periods. Positioned along key travel routes such as El Camino…
Known as the “Birthplace of Texas,” Washington-on-the-Brazos was where delegates declared independence from Mexico in 1836. By the late 19th century, the site lay along routes traveled by Buffalo Soldiers moving between…
Nestled on the Brazos River at Washington-on-the-Brazos, Barrington Living History Farm once thrummed with the ambitions of Anson Jones, the last president of the Republic of Texas. Here, cotton fields, period kitchens…
Marker #11660 Text Micam Main of Illinois was granted a league of land by the Mexican government in 1835. One of the area's first brickmakers, Samuel M. Warden, died while working on…
The Parker family, members of a group of pioneers settling the Brazos Trail Region in the early 1800s, arrived near the future site of Groesbeck in 1833. Determined to make a go…
Texas has its own state flower, state bird, and even its own state dinosaur. But did you know that we have our own state railroad too? Located along a 25-mile stretch of…
Independence Trail Region
23400 Park Rd. 12 Washington, TX 77880 (936) 878-2214 Website
Brazos Trail Region
579 South Main Street Anderson, TX 77830 (936) 873-2633 Website
Forest Trail Region
Off SH 84 about 3 mi. E of Palestine, on Park Road 70 Palestine, Texas 75801
Forest Trail Region
789 Park Road 70 Palestine, TX 75801 (903) 683-3099 Website
Independence Trail Region
12300 Park Road 12 Washington, TX 77880 (936) 878-2214 Website