(Nov 16-17, 2002) Beginning of Interpretive Trail 4 (Battle for the Bridge). Markers along this trail: 1. Battle for the Bridge 2. How We Know What We Know (Archeological Surveys & Interviews) 3. How We Know What We Know (Official Reports) 4. Crossing Elk Creek (The Toll Bridge & Fords) 5. Defending the Bridge and other Fighting along Elk Creek 6. How We Know What We Know (Letters, Diaries, and On-The-Spot Reporting) 7. Farming and Communities along the Texas Road

(Nov 16-17, 2002) Trail 4 site of the post-war Texas Road Elk Creek bridge. The view is looking north across the creek. The wartime bridge site is approximately 100 ft. west of here. The bridge at this location was constructed in the early 20th Century

(Nov 16-17, 2002) Enlarge This view is looking west, toward the wartime Elk Creek bridge site
 

(Nov 16-17, 2002) Remains of the William F. McIntosh home. McIntosh built and operated the wartime toll bridge across Elk Creek