Doan's Crossing Was a Major Stop on the Western Cattle Trail

C. F. and J. Doan established Doan's Crossing on the Red River in 1878. It became a key supply stop for cowboys driving cattle north from Texas to Kansas and beyond. The crossing sat along the Western Trail, also called the Dodge City Trail, which carried enormous herds through this part of north Texas.

Today, the town of Doans, Texas marks the location. The site is recognized as part of Texas's cattle-drive heritage. The Handbook of Texas at the Texas State Historical Association covers the history in detail.