History of the Ferris Farm Page: 2
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San Antonio Trail, two hundred and fifty rods east of Boles Creek,
and one mile east of the Neches River. East Texans would like to
believe that to be the grave of La Salle.
The Morrill Orchard Company bought the farm in 1903. Until
1913, it was a peach orchard. An extension line costing $100,000
was built from the Cotton Belt Railroad into the fam. On February
10, 1913, the place went into the hands of the receiver, George C Davis
of Chicago, the present owner of the three thousand acre farm.
For twelve years the Ferris Farm has been my home. I find that
there are still many things of interest. The Indian arrows with -
yet interesting designs, the tomahawks of hard, gray stone, and the
three Indian mounds all remain to arouse one's imagination and remind
him of the Indians with their war-kike ways and strange religions.
The old Mission, possibly established by Father M.anzanet, was at
Espenoso Spring, the site being recently located on the farm. Too,
there is the gloomy ofd house, the oldest lumber house in
Cherokee County standing just as it was originally built. The old
prison with its iron doors and bar-covered windows is now a barn.
The San Antonio Trail with its fascinating history runs through the
farm. Yes, it Is a wonderful old place, haunted by the memories,
legends, and remains from every period in Texas history.I
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Bertolinio, Mildred Nicar. History of the Ferris Farm, text, {1936,1993-09-10}; (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth389510/m1/2/?q=%22~1%22~1: accessed July 16, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu.; crediting Stella Hill Memorial Library.