Robin Cole-JettSep 17, 2023Marcy's Expedition to document the the Red RiverRandolph B. Marcy, who knew Texas and Indian Territory well, was tasked to lead an expedition to document the Red River in 1852.
Robin Cole-JettSep 16, 2023Spring Bank, the last Ferry on the Red RiverThe Spring Bank ferry over the Red River was unique, as the Blanton family operated it for over a hundred years, from 1836 until 1957.
Robin Cole-JettSep 16, 2023The Yattassee Village along the Red RiverA 1721 map places the Yattassee village (spelled Yatachez) on the eastern side of the Red River.
Robin Cole-JettSep 16, 2023Fort Claiborne, UnwantedThe conflict between the American new-comers and the "old inhabitants" could be seen with the establishment of Fort Claiborne.