Marcy Trail
Plotted in 1849 by a U. S. Army surveying expedition under Capt. Randolph B. Marcy. Guided by Manuel, a Comanche Indian, Marcy crossed the dreaded staked plains of West Texas, proving their feasibility for travel, and opening a new and shorter road west. Marcy's trail from Dona Ana, N. M., to Fort Smith, Ark., became a major road to the California gold fields. Later the overland stage followed it for about 125 miles and in 1881, Texas and Pacific Railroad built along part of the route. (1967)
32.0157° N, 102.0018° W
Where to Find It
Picnic area, westbound I-20, 1 mi. west of Loop 250 (Exit 143)
Nearby Markers
- 0.1 mi S Midland County Midland
- 4.3 mi W Dorsey Home Midland
- 4.3 mi W Brown-Dorsey House Midland
- 4.4 mi W John Valentine Pliska Midland
- 4.4 mi W Midland's First House Midland
- 4.4 mi W Site of Early Water Well Midland