Last Remaining Boundary Marker for the Republic of Texas
The only international border marker within the United States, dating back to 1840, marking the boundary between the former Republic of Texas and the U.S.

📜 Historic granite pillar marking the 1840 international boundary between the Republic of Texas and the United States.
🔍 Located on the Texas-Louisiana border, it's the last original marker of its kind within the contiguous U.S.

Why Go

🗺️ Witness a unique historical landmark
🌳 Explore a 3-acre park at the border
📸 Capture a piece of Texas and U.S. history
📍 Stand on a former international boundary

Tips

🧭 Follow FM-31 south from Deadwood for 10 miles.
🚧 Marker and accompanying plaques are inside a short square fence.

🅿️ Parking

Available at the 3-acre park shared by DeSoto Parish, Louisiana, and Panola County, Texas.

Last updated 3 days ago

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