Marker Inscription
Originally an Indian trail. Used in 1765 by the Spanish priest Calahorra on an Indian peace mission. Gained importance, 1820s, for use in hauling salt from Neches Saline to Nacogdoches. Survivors of the Killough family massacre of 1838 fled via the road to Fort Lacy. The Texas Army used it en route to fight Mexican rebel Cordova in 1838 and in Cherokee War, 1839. Some of Kentucky volunteers went this way to the Mexican War, 1846. After Indian wars, road brought in many settlers. Jacksonville, Dialville and Larissa grew up along its path.
About this site
Neches Saline Road, Old is a historical marker in Jacksonville, Cherokee County, dedicated in 1970. It is one of 112 historical markers documented in Cherokee County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 245 historic sites cataloged across the county.
The site sits at 31.9915, -95.3136 near Jacksonville. The nearest cataloged historic site is Smith, Jackson (historical marker), about 1.7 miles away. Others within a short drive include Dean, Thomas Jefferson, Jacksonville City, and Fry's Gap.
This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5073006969. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
