Republic of Texas Marker
The East Texas Weekend Preview — Located right on the border of Texas and Louisiana, inside Panola County, lies a truly remarkable piece of history.
Though it’s modest in presentation, this short obelisk of granite happens to be the last existing boundary marker of the Republic of Texas.
In 1836, Texas became its own nation and sought to mark its newly established territory alongside the United States. Over the next few years, massive eight-foot posts were created and placed along the natural barrier of the Sabine river.
Over the decades, all of these historic granite posts have been lost to erosion. All but one!
Today, you can travel to the outskirts of Panola County and check out the only preserved Republic of Texas Marker for yourself.
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What makes this artifact even more special is that it is the only original international boundary marker that exists within the contiguous U.S.
This weekend, enjoy a beautiful drive deep into the piney woods and visit a massively significant piece of Texas history!
The Republic of Texas Marker can be found at: 8149 FM 31, Carthage
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