Now why's this river called Red? |
Wreck on the Red |
The ship was bringing supplies to Doaksville and Fort Towson. Today, Doaksville and the fort are archaeological sites themselves. |
Remains of the paddle wheel, courtesy of the nautical archaeology department of Texas A&M. Visit a thorough treatment of their explorations here. |
The Heroine docked at Jonesboro, TX, before embarking on its doomed journey to Fort Towson. Jonesboro does not exist anymore, having been swept away in a flood in the 1840s. Above is the grave to Jane Chandler Gill, one of the only remnants of the once bustling river city. |
Three's more archaeology to uncover on the Red River - I found this possible outline of a boat wreck at Arthur City between Hugo, Oklahoma and Paris, Texas via Google Maps. |