HONEY SPRINGS - WHAT PASSES FOR THE TEXAS ROAD CROSSING THESE DAYS

This bridge crossing is what remains of the Texas Road these days. Stand Watie and his men were part of the civil war battle that took place here, and they won the battle, but failed to take Fort Gibson. There was no bridge here during the battle.

Hysterical Journey to Historic Places

April 30th 2020
FORT GIBSON The 1830s would have been amusing times to have gone forth in America. In 1821 the Mexicans finally kicked the Spaniards out of their country and began to move forward with plans to settle Texas. In 1824 America responded to Mexican encroachment in their own land, with measures to protect the newly acquired Louisiana Purchase lands with an army post on the Arkansas River. The ... read more

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Britain's American colonies broke with the mother country in 1776 and were recognized as the new nation of the United States of America following the Treaty of Paris in 1783. During the 19th and 20th centuries, 37 new states were added to the origina... ... read more

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