Waco, TX, United States
Torrey's Trading Post No. 2. (2.3 mi. north on bluff above Trading House Creek) Site of greatest Indian council in Republic of Texas. There President Sam Houston made famous 1844 peace talks to assembled chiefs. A "listening post" for frontier; aided in peacekeeping. Built 1844 and run by Geo. Barna
rd for the Torrey Brothers. In 1849 the post was moved to Waco by Barnard. (1966) #5510
Listen to the audio guide for Sam Houston black plaque Free on WIP — starts by itself when you arrive, even with the screen off