El Camino Real de los Tejas

by Steven Gonzales, Mary Joy Graham, Dr. Lucile Estell

Overview

The Royal Road of the Tejas Indians, El Camino Real de los Tejas, was born hundreds of years ago when the Native Americans followed routes used by buffalo and other animals, realizing that these early creatures knew the best paths to take. Also known as Kings Highway, it later became a major thoroughfare used by travelers from the East coming to Louisiana, Texas, and Mexico. In 2004, El Camino Real de los Tejas took on new meaning when the historical road was designated as the 19th National Historic Trail in the United States. Development is guided by El Camino Real de los Tejas National Historic Trail Association housed in Austin, Texas.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781467131940
Publisher:	Arcadia Publishing SC
Publication date:	10/20/2014
Series:	Images of America Series
Pages:	128
Product dimensions:	9.10(w) x 6.50(h) x 0.30(d)

About the Author

Authors of this book are closely involved with the development of the trail. Steven Gonzales is the first executive director of El Camino Real de los Tejas National Historic Trail Association, Mary Joy Graham has served seven years on the board, and Dr. Lucile Estell has been a member of the board from its beginning and has served as both vice president and president. Photographs for this book were gathered from a variety of sources including board members, the Nacogdoches Visitor Center, and the Sabine Parish Visitor Center.