This is an image of the Calhoun ferry in operation, crossing the Trinity River. The date of this image is unknown, but it appears to be early 1900's. The Samuel Calhoun family built a plantation, and the ferry crossing, at the Trinity River and Bedias Creek confluence upon arriving in Walker County in 1845. It is not known exactly when the ferry began to operate, although ticket evidence shows it was operating in 1862. It ceased operations sometime between 1922 and 1934; sometime following Louis Calhoun's (Samuel's son and heir) move to Houston, Texas. | Creator: Unknown | Date: Date of the original photo is unknown; shared with Sam Houston State photos in April 2024 | Source: Calhoun Family archive, shared with Public History Students at Sam Houston State University by descendants in April 2024. | Rights: Used with permission by descendants of Samuel CalhounDownload Original File
Creator
Unknown
Source
Calhoun Family archive, shared with Public History Students at Sam Houston State University by descendants in April 2024.
Date
Date of the original photo is unknown; shared with Sam Houston State photos in April 2024
Rights
Used with permission by descendants of Samuel Calhoun
