Historical MarkerTelegraph Road
Montgomery · Montgomery County · Dedicated 1972 · THC Atlas #5339007905
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Marker Inscription
A pioneer trail connecting the towns of Montgomery, Houston, and Huntsville, in use as early as 1845, became an important transportation and freighting route for early settlers. After the Texas and Red River Telegraph Company was established in 1854, wires were strung along the historic trail to extend service to Montgomery and Houston. The route soon became known as the "Telegraph Road." Although the wires eventually were removed, portions of the old Telegraph Road remained visible for many years. (1972)
About this site
Telegraph Road is a historical marker in Montgomery, Montgomery County, dedicated in 1972. It is one of 65 historical markers documented in Montgomery County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 153 historic sites cataloged across the county.
The site sits at 30.4746, -95.6951 near Montgomery. The nearest cataloged historic site is Sunday-Moore House (historical marker), about 1.9 miles away. Others within a short drive include Mt. Pleasant Cemetery, Bethel Cemetery, and Major & Margaret Uzzell Graves.
This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5339007905. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
