Site of Torrey's Trading Post
Established in 1843 by John F. Torrey and brothers and managed by George Barnard the post was on the line separating the Indian and white settlements; Here the Indians signed treaties and received presents until 1854 when they were settled on reservations on the Upper Brazos.
31.5381° N, 97.0047° W
Where to Find It
On private land, 8 mi. E of Waco off SH 6
Nearby Markers
- 1.2 mi S Torrey's Trading Post No. 2 Waco
- 1.2 mi SW Old Harrison Waco
- 1.9 mi SW Santa Cruz Cemetery Riesel
- 5.7 mi E Meier Settlement Methodist Church Riesel
- 5.9 mi SW Mount Pleasant Missionary Baptist Church Waco
- 5.9 mi W Neil McLennan Waco