Texas Sesquicentennial Wagon Train in Abilene

Photograph of the side of a wooden, enclosed wagon that was part of the Texas Sesquicentennial Wagon Train, while it was stopped in Abilene, Texas. Text in the center of the wagon says "1836 Texas 1986, Sesquicentennial, Wichester Commemorative Rifle." Additional text says "Glen's Sporting Goods, Irving, Texas" on the left and "A product of the Texas Wagon Train" on the right. Below, on the box portion of the wagon, another sign says "The Homeplace Horse & Buggy Company, Dallas, Texas."
Date: June 7, 1986
Creator: Cirincione, Nick
System: The Portal to Texas History

Texas Sesquicentennial Wagon Train in Abilene

Photograph of two covered wagons stopped in Abilene, Texas. These two wagons were participants in the Texas Sesquicentennial Wagon Train. The photo includes one wagon with "Copenhagen" and "Billy Bob's Texas" advertisements, while the other wagon simply says "Texas." More covered wagons, as well as a few livestock trailers can be seen in the background.
Date: June 7, 1986
Creator: Cirincione, Nick
System: The Portal to Texas History

Texas Sesquicentennial Wagon Train in Abilene

Photograph of John Chester on a mule with the Texas Sesquicentennial Wagon Train in Abilene, Texas. The photo includes John Chester, as well as the front and side views of two covered wagons.
Date: June 7, 1986
Creator: Cirincione, Nick
System: The Portal to Texas History

Texas Sesquicentennial Wagon Train Parked in a Field in Abilene

Photograph of several covered wagons during a stop as part of the Texas Sesquicentennial Wagon Train taken in Abilene, Texas. The photo shows a number of covered wagons, one of which with a small trailer, as well as recreational vehicles and cars in the background.
Date: June 7, 1986
Creator: Cirincione, Nick
System: The Portal to Texas History

Texas Sesquicentennial Wagon Train on the Way from Bishop to Kingsville

Photograph of a man on horseback traveling with the Texas Sesquicentennial Wagon Train. The photo shows a man on horseback near a railroad track and train near Bishop, Texas.
Date: 1986-06~
Creator: Cirincione, Nick
System: The Portal to Texas History

Texas Sesquicentennial Wagon Train on the Way from Gainesville to Whitesboro

Photograph of covered wagons participating in the Texas Sesquicentennial Wagon Train stopped between Gainesville to Whitesboro. The photo shows women on horseback surrounded by covered wagons. Cars and a road are visible in the background of the photo.
Date: 1986-06~
Creator: Cirincione, Nick
System: The Portal to Texas History

Texas Sesquicentennial Wagon Train in Turkey

Close-up Photograph of a wagon from the Texas Sesquicentennial Wagon Train stopped in Turkey, Texas. The photo shows the side of a wagon with a barrel on the side. The visible sign on the side of the wagon says, "The Homeplace Horse & Buggy Company, Dallas, Texas."
Date: May 26, 1986
Creator: Cirincione, Nick
System: The Portal to Texas History

Texas Sesquicentennial Wagon Train in Turkey, Texas

Close-up photograph of a man and woman with a wagon participating in the Texas Sesquicentennial Wagon Train in Turkey, Texas. The photo shows a man squatting next to a covered wagon, with a woman sitting inside the wagon. The wagon has a sign that is only half visible with the words "Cotton" and "Rt1" shown, as well as two Texas Sesquicentennial Wagon Train brands burned into the wood near the front of the wagon.
Date: May 26, 1986
Creator: Cirincione, Nick
System: The Portal to Texas History

Texas Sesquicentennial Wagon Train on Its Way from Whiteflat to Matador

Photograph of sponsored wagons participating in the Texas Sesquicentennial Wagon Train traveling from Whiteflat, Texas to Matador, Texas. Three wagons are shown, the first wagon has advertisements for Copenhagen, Skoal, and Billy Bob's Texas, the second is the Triland International, INC stagecoach, and the final wagon is sponsored by WBAP 820.
Date: May 26, 1986
Creator: Cirincione, Nick
System: The Portal to Texas History

Texas Sesquicentennial Wagon Train on Its Way from Whiteflat to Matador

Photograph of men on horseback participating in the Texas Sesquicentennial Wagon Train traveling from Whiteflat, Texas to Matador, Texas. The photo shows the tail end of a wagon, as well as many people traveling behind the wagon train on horseback.
Date: May 26, 1986
Creator: Cirincione, Nick
System: The Portal to Texas History

Texas Sesquicentennial Wagon Train on the Way from Whiteflat to Matador

Photograph of wagons in the Texas Sesquicentennial Wagon Train traveling from Whiteflat, Texas to Matador, Texas. The long distance photo shows the wagon train from the side. The wagons are following a man on horseback down a paved road. Wagons are visible as far as the lens can see.
Date: May 26, 1986
Creator: Cirincione, Nick
System: The Portal to Texas History

Texas Sesquicentennial Wagon Train Passing Through Turkey

Photograph of the Texas Sesquicentennial Wagon Train traveling through Turkey, Texas. The photo shows the front and side view of eight wagons while being welcomed by townspeople. Buildings from the town are visible in the background.
Date: May 26, 1986
Creator: Cirincione, Nick
System: The Portal to Texas History

Texas Sesquicentennial Wagon Train at Sierra Blanca

Photograph of a wooden wagon parked outside of a store in Sierra Blanca, Texas. It has a sign that says "Welcome Wagon Train," referring to the Texas Sesquicentennial Wagon Train. A mountain is visible in the background.
Date: April 7, 1986
Creator: Cirincione, Nick
System: The Portal to Texas History

Texas Sesquicentennial Wagon Train Crossing Sign in Sierra Blanca

Photograph of a temporary road sign in Sierra Blanca, Texas, posted at the crossing where the Texas Sesquicentennial Wagon Train passed through the area. The main sign is a diamond shape with an image of a horse-drawn covered wagon above the text "XING." A rectangular sign above says "Limited Sight Distance." Mountains are visible in the background.
Date: April 7, 1986
Creator: Cirincione, Nick
System: The Portal to Texas History

Texas Sesquicentennial Wagon Train in Sierra Blanca

Photograph of men on horses at a stop along the Texas Sesquicentennial Wagon Train near Sierra Blanca, Texas. The photo has two men and a group of horses in the foreground with three horse-drawn covered wagons in the background, as well as recreational vehicles and livestock trailers. Mountains are visible behind the campground.
Date: April 7, 1986
Creator: Cirincione, Nick
System: The Portal to Texas History

Texas Sesquicentennial Wagon Train Passing Through Sierra Blanca

Photograph of two horse-drawn wagons traveling near Sierra Blanca, Texas. The wagon in front is a traditional covered wagon featuring an advertisement for Copenhagen chewing tobacco, while the second is more of a carriage, with a covering built of wood. Both wagons traveled as part of the Texas Sesquicentennial Wagon Train.
Date: April 7, 1986
Creator: Cirincione, Nick
System: The Portal to Texas History

Texas Sesquicentennial Wagon Train Passing Through Sierra Blanca

Photograph of men and women riding horses as part of the Texas Sesquicentennial Wagon Train near Sierra Blanca, Texas. The photo is taken from a road facing toward a mountain.
Date: April 7, 1986
Creator: Cirincione, Nick
System: The Portal to Texas History

Texas Sesquicentennial Wagon Train Passing Through Sierra Blanca

Photograph of horse-drawn wagons traveling along a road near Sierra Blanca, Texas. This photo shows a number of wagons traveling as part of the Texas Sesquicentennial Wagon Train. The wagons are driving along a small road, with a car accompanying them.
Date: April 7, 1986
Creator: Cirincione, Nick
System: The Portal to Texas History

Texas Sesquicentennial Wagon Train Passing Through Sierra Blanca

Photograph of horse-drawn wagons traveling near Sierra Blanca, Texas as part of the Texas Sesquicentennial Wagon Train. The photo shows the back and side views of eight covered wagons, as well as the people on horseback accompanying the train. This picture shows a variety of styles of wagons.
Date: April 7, 1986
Creator: Cirincione, Nick
System: The Portal to Texas History

Texas Sesquicentennial Wagon Train Passing Through Sierra Blanca

Photograph of wagons traveling as part of the Texas Sesquicentennial Wagon Train passing through Sierra Blanca, Texas. The photo shows a side and back view of four horse-drawn wagons on a roadway. One of the wagons is sponsored by Maryland. The photo shows a mountain in the background.
Date: April 7, 1986
Creator: Cirincione, Nick
System: The Portal to Texas History

Texas Sesquicentennial Wagon Train Passing Through Sierra Blanca

Photograph of wagons traveling as part of the Texas Sesquicentennial Wagon Train near Sierra Blanca, Texas. The photo shows horse-drawn wagons along a roadway with mountains visible in the background. Wagons displayed in the photo show a variety of styles.
Date: April 7, 1986
Creator: Cirincione, Nick
System: The Portal to Texas History

Texas Sesquicentennial Wagon Train Wagons and Trailers Parked in Sierra Blanca

Photograph of a campground along the Texas Sesquicentennial Wagon Train at Sierra Blanca, Texas. Cars, recreational vehicles, and covered horse-drawn wagons are all visible in the foreground, with mountains in the background.
Date: April 7, 1986
Creator: Cirincione, Nick
System: The Portal to Texas History

Texas Sesquicentennial Wagon Train Wagons and Trailers Parked in Sierra Blanca

Photograph of a campsite for wagons, recreational vehicles, and cars along the Texas Sesquicentennial Wagon Train at Sierra Blanca, Texas. The photo is taken from a higher elevation and includes horse-drawn wagons, cars, recreational vehicles, and livestock trailers. Mountains visible in the background.
Date: April 7, 1986
Creator: Cirincione, Nick
System: The Portal to Texas History

Texas Sesquicentennial Wagon Train in Sierra Blanca

Photograph of a man horseshoeing a horse along the trail on the Texas Sesquicentennial Wagon Train at Sierra Blanca, Texas. The photo shows a man in the process of horseshoeing a horse, surrounded by recreational vehicles and trailers.
Date: April 6, 1986
Creator: Cirincione, Nick
System: The Portal to Texas History