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Marker on El Camino Real

60-195-06
60-195-06
Accession Number
60-195-06
3x4.5 inches
Black & White
Keywords
HST Keywords
El Camino Real Marker; National Old Trails Road - El Camino Real
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Harry S. Truman Library & Museum.

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Description

Marker on El Camino Real, blazed in 1691 (Now Route 6) at the Historic Fort Jesup, Sabine Parish, Louisiana. Only the cemetery, mess hall, and pillars for the Barracks remain of the Fort, which was abandoned when the Mexican War broke out. Sent to President Harry S. Truman by John D. O'Halloran, who knew of President Truman's interest in the Old Trails Road Association.

Date(s)
January 29, 1952