Ben Cannon Ferry
Native American and early Anglo settlers in this region forded the Neches River at this site, called Duty Crossing for early settler Richard Duty. A significant link in the history of transportation across the river, the Ben Cannon Ferry is first documented in Cherokee County Commissioners court records in 1848. Pioneer settler Ben Canon operated the Ferry until 1851. A toll bridge operated north of the ferry site from 1854 to 1924. The route of the Texas State Railroad crosses the Neches just north of the ferry site.
31.7775° N, 95.3892° W
The Texas Historical Commission lists this marker as missing. The inscription above is from its records.
Where to Find It
6 miles west on US 84 right-of-way at Neches River. Marker reported missing Aug. 2016.
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