Historical Markers in Texas

Butterfield Overland Stage Line Crossing

History·Montague County·Texas

This is the crossing used by the Southern Overland Mail Line connecting St. Louis and San Francisco with semi-weekly stage and mail service 1858-1861; The length of the route, 2795 miles, and the superior service maintained made this a pioneer enterprise of first magnitude.

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33.4703, -97.5169

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