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First known as Paso Tomas (Thomas' Ford) at the crossing of the San Antonio and La Bahia roads over the Trinity. Ferry established about 1821 by Joel Leakey. Named in honor of NATHANIEL ROBBINS who operated it many years. Acquired about 1852 by Elisha Clapp whose descendants operated it until 1930 when Clapp's Ferry Bridge was constructed.
Robbins Ferry is a historical marker in Midway, Madison County, dedicated in 1936. It is one of 24 historical markers documented in Madison County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 65 historic sites cataloged across the county.
The site sits at 31.0749, -95.7017 near Midway. The nearest cataloged historic site is Bucareli (historical marker), about under a tenth of a mile away. Others within a short drive include Antioch Cemetery, Site of Trinidad, and Antioch Church of Christ.
This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5313011260. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
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