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Trammel's Trace: The First Road to Texas from the North

Map showing "Trammel's Trace," the first road from the north (present-day Arkansas) into Texas, used around 1800. It includes notations for abandoned settlements, modern cities, and Caddo villages documented from 1800 to 1840, as well as other historic roads used at the time of Trammel's Trace.
Date: 2015
Creator: Pinkerton, Gary
Object Type: Map
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Summer Cottage of Henry C. Read]

Postcard of of a cabin with a covered porch and stone chimney on a stone foundation. The edge of the postcard describes the scene as "Summer Cottage of Henry C. Read, of Ft. Smith, Ark. "Bide-A-Wee" Winslow Park, Winslow, Ark."
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of the Iron Mountain Route, Government Lake]

The image in front of the postcard shows a lake in the lower left corner. In the background are trees. On the right side of the postcard, In the middle ground, there is a red house on top of a mound. On the left side are white steps that go into the lake. Underneath the image is printed the following: "Iron Mountain Route, direct line to Hot Springs, Arkansas, from St. Louis, Memphis and Texas points." To the right of the image is printed the following: "Government Lake, on Whittington Ave. Hot Springs, Ark." On the back of the postcard is printed the following: "Private Mailing Card- Authorized by Act of Congress of May 19th., 1898."
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Summer Cottage of C. L. Moss]

Postcard of a one story covered porch with wooden steps, stone chimney and rocks edging the walkway to the entrance. The edges of the postcard describes the scene as "Summer Cottage of C. L. Moss of Dallas Winslow Park, Winslow, Ark."
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Summer Cottage of Bruce Street]

Postcard of a one story cabin with covered porch supported by arching wooden beams. The edge of the postcard describes the scene as "Summer Cottage of Bruce Street, of Graham, Texas "AL-LU-WEE" Winslow Park, Winslow, Ark."
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Top of the Hill at Winslow Park]

Postcard of a horse drawn cart heading down the dirt path that cuts between the trees. The edge of the postcard describes the scene as " "At the Top of the Hill" View From Mountain Lodge, Winslow Park, Winslow, Ark."
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of the Iron Mountain Route, Government Roadway]

The image in front of the postcard shows a curving roadway that moves from the background to the foreground. The roadway curves in the foreground. In the background are trees and a horizon line. In the middle ground, where the roadway curves, there is grass. Underneath the image is printed the following: "Iron Mountain Route, direct line to Hot Springs, Arkansas, from St. Louis, Memphis and Texas points." To the right of the image is printed the following: "Government Roadway on Hot Springs Mr, Hot Springs, Ark." On the back of the postcard is printed the following: "Private Mailing Card- Authorized by Act of Congress of May 19th., 1898."
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of the Iron Mountain Route, Ouachita River]

The image in front of the postcard, on the left corner, shows a forest in the background. In the middle ground there is a house with a yellow roof. From the middle ground to the foreground is a river. On the river there are big rocks that recede into the distance towards the house. On the right side in the foreground, there is a figure standing on a rock fishing. Underneath the image is printed the following: "Iron Mountain Route, direct line to Hot Springs, Arkansas, from St. Louis, Memphis and Texas points." To the right side of the image is printed the following: "Ouachita River, at Old Mill near Hot Springs, Ark." On the back of the postcard is printed the following: "Private Mailing Card- Authorized by Act of Congress of May 19th., 1898."
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Public School Building in Texarkana]

Postcard of a two story brick building with white accents, marble columns and a domed blue roof. The view of the building is obscured by the treeline. The letter on the back reads, "Can't "our daughter" find time [illegible] I hear you were down [illegible] Lots of love + kisses for all Auntie Cucley." The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin 1141 Third Ave Huntington, West Va."
Date: August 21, 1907
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Summer Cottage of Geo. B. Dealey]

Postcard of a one story cabin with wooden slats on the outside, stone chimney and covered porch. The edge of the postcard describes the scene as "Summer Cottage of Geo. B. Dealey, of Dallas "The Chinquapins" Winslow Park, Winslow, Arkansas."
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Summer Cottage of Mr. and Mrs. Richard Bulgin]

Postcard of a small cabin with a covered porch and steps leading to the doorway. The edge of the postcard describes the scene as "Summer Cottage of Mr. and Mrs. Richard Bulgin, of Poteau, Okla. Winslow Park, Winslow, Ark."
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Summer Cottage of Mr. And Mrs. Chas. Halsell]

Postcard of a one story cottage with a wrap around covered porch on a stone foundation with trees scattered in the yard. The edge of the postcard describes the scene as "Summer cottage of Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Halsell of Bonham, Texas Winslow Park Winslow, Ark."
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of the Iron Mountain Route, Central Ave.]

The image in front of the postcard shows Central Avenue on the left side. In the background there are mountains and in the middle ground is Central Avenue flanked by stores. In the middle of the street is a tree and figures walking. To the left side there is a female figure wearing a red shirt and hat holding a child and to the left of her is a male figure wearing a blue shirt and cap also holding a child. To the right of the image is printed the following: "Central Ave., Hot Springs, Ark." Underneath the image is printed the following: "Iron Mountain Route, direct line to Hot Springs, Arkansas, from St. Louis, Memphis and Texas points." On the back of the postcard is printed the following: "Private Mailing Card- Authorized by Act of Congress of May 19th., 1898."
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Summer Cottage of W. J. Echols]

Postcard of a wide one story cabin with a covered porch. The edge of the postcard describes the scene as "Summer Cottage of W. J. Echols, of Ft. Smith, Ark. "Bill-Mont" Winslow Park, Winslow, Ark."
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Summer Cottage of R. J. Speer]

Postcard of a cabin with a long covered porch and wooden planks serving as the steps to the house. The edge of the postcard describes the scene as "Summer Cottage of R. J. Speer, of Ft. Smith, Ark. "Shack Speer" Winslow Park, Winslow, Ark."
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of the Iron Mountain Route]

The image in front of the postcard shows on the left side in the foreground some trees and in the background a horizon line. Underneath the image the following is printed: "Iron Mountain Route, direct line to Hot Springs, Arkansas, from St. Louis, Memphis and Texas points." To the right is printed the following: "Among The Pines, Hot Springs, Ark." On the back of the postcard is printed the following: "Private Mailing Card- Authorized by Act of Congress of May 19th., 1898."
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Summer Cottage of Mr. And Mrs. Juo F. Butler]

Postcard of a one story cabin with a covered wrap around porch and stone pillars to support the fence surrounding the property. The edge of the postcard describes the scene as "Summer Cottage of Mr. and Mrs. Juo F. Butler, of Austin, Texas Winslow Park, Winslow, Ark."
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Summer Cottage of Angus Wynn and F. B. Duncan]

Postcard of a one story cabin with steps leading to the door. The edge of the postcard describes the scene as "Summer Cottage of Angus Wynn and F. B. Duncan "We-Go-Wild" Winslow Park, Winslow, Ark."
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of the Summer Cottage of H. L. Fitzhugh]

Postcard of a cabin with stone columns and a covered porch with wood siding on the sides and trees in the yard. The edge of the postcard describes the scene as "Summer Cottage of H. L. Fitzbugh, of Ft. Smith, Ark. Winslow Park, Winslow Ark."
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of the Iron Mountain Route, Music Pavilion]

The image on the left corner in front of the postcard shows in the background a building with characteristics of Greek architecture on top of a mound. In the foreground there are trees and a trail moves from the foreground to the background. Underneath the image is printed the following: "Iron Mountain Route, direct line to Hot Springs, Arkansas, from St. Louis, Memphis and Texas points." To the right side of the image is printed the following: "Music Pavilion on Hot Springs Mr, Hot springs, Ark." On the back of the postcard is printed the following: "Private Mailing Card- Authorized by Act of Congress of May 19th., 1898."
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Summer Cottage of Mrs. Katherine Barnes Miller]

Postcard of a small cabin with a covered porch where a rocking chair rests, with steps leading to the entryway. The edge of the postcard describes the scene as "Summer Cottage of Mrs. Katherine Barnes Miller, of Tulsa, Okla. Winslow Park, Winslow, Ark."
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Summer Cottage of M. K. Graham]

Postcard of a one story house with a covered porch fenced by crossing wood beams and wooden steps leading to the entrance. The edge of the postcard describes the scene as "Summer Cottage of M. K. Graham, of Graham, Texas Winslow Park, Winslow, Ark."
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Summer Cottage of Thos. F. Mastin]

Postcard of a cabin with a stone chimney and covered porch. The edge of the postcard describes the scene as "Summer Cottage of Thos. F. Mastin "Bella Vista" Winslow Park, Winslow, Ark."
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Summer Cottage of Mrs. Elizabeth Echols]

Postcard of a one story cabin with crossing timbers serving as the fencing around the covered porch. The edge of the postcard describes the scene as "Summer Cottage of Mrs. Elizabeth Echols, of Ft. Smith, Ark. "Nunni-Chucka" Winslow Park, Winslow, Ark."
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History