Black plaque № 23386

Midway, TX, United States

Robbins' Ferry. 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. #11260

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