Loftin Ferry… William and Tabitha Simmons Loftin pictured. Loftin Ferry (Circa 1894) was on the Sabine just west of Evans, Louisiana, (a few miles north of Burr’s ferry)
The main Sabine River crossings were the El Camino Real (King’s Highway) from Natchitoches, or “Upper Route” from Shreveport and the “Lower” Route, from Opelousas called “The Old Beef Trail”. It was used to drive thousands of cattle from Texas to Alexandria for shipment to cities such as New Orleans. Hickman Ferry was a shipping point for areas as far west as Burkeville. Sabine River Ports from Sabine Pass in river mileage were “Belgrade”, 171 miles; “Stark’s Landing” 191 miles; “Loftin Ferry” and “Bayou Lanacoco” 220 miles; “Hickman’s Ferry” 252 miles; “Burnham’s Landing” 261 miles; and “Burr’s Ferry” 281 miles.
Photo from Lutheransonline.com
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