Why Stop?

A Guide to Texas Roadside Historical Markers

Published by Taylor Trade Publishing
Distributed by Simon & Schuster

About The Book

This guide to more than 2,500 Texas roadside markers features historical events; famous and infamous Texans; origins of towns, churches, and organizations; battles, skirmishes, and gunfights; and settlers, pioneers, Indians, and outlaws. With the most up-to-date records available, this sixth edition includes more than 100 new historical roadside markers with the actual inscriptions. Handy and simple to use, it lists alphabetically the hundreds of cities and towns nearest the markers and pinpoints each marker with specific highway and mileage information. With this book, travelers relive the tragedies and triumphs of Lone Star history.

Product Details

  • Publisher: Taylor Trade Publishing (February 22, 2013)
  • Length: 544 pages
  • ISBN13: 9781589797901

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A great way to enjoy our state's rich history—at 70 miles per hour.

– Donnis Baggett, The Eagle

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