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Site of the Trading Post of Holland Coffee

Pottsboro, Grayson County

Marker Text

Established about 1837 for trade with the Indians of the Red River region and the western plains. Here many white captives of the Red Men were redeemed. From its vicinity the Snively Expedition set out for New Mexico on April 25, 1843. Abandoned after Coffee's death in 1846.

Marker Details

Address
Location Description FM 120 at Preston Cemetery, about 8.5 mi. north of Pottsboro
Marker # 7349
Dedicated 1936
Size, Type 1936 Centennial Marker
Code trading posts, customs stations
Latitude, Longitude 33.882482, -96.633807

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