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A Visit to Nacogdoches – the Oldest Town in Texas
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Continue reading →: A Visit to Nacogdoches – the Oldest Town in TexasNacogdoches, Texas. Not to be confused with Natchitoches, Louisiana. Although they both supposedly came from the same beginning. The Caddo Indians lived in the area and the story is that a chief had twin sons. When they grew up, he sent one son east (Natchitoches) and the other son, Nacogdoches,…
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Continue reading →: Get Your History Buff Fix at The Old Cowtown Museum in Wichita, KansasAlthough it’s advertised as great family fun, Wichita’s Old Cowtown Museum is also fun for history buffs like us. Owned by the City of Wichita it has over 25,000 historical artifacts spread out among 54 buildings on 23 acres of land near in the River District. We began in the…
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Walk the Wild West in Historic Downtown Hays, Kansas
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Continue reading →: Walk the Wild West in Historic Downtown Hays, KansasFounded in 1867, Hays, Kansas is the county seat of Ellis County. With a population of 21,136, it’s not small, definitely not large, more of a “Goldilocks” size, in our opinion. Big enough to have a variety of shopping and dining options, and small enough to get around without crazy…
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Stories in Stone – Fort Larned, Kansas
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Continue reading →: Stories in Stone – Fort Larned, KansasOn our recent tour of the Gunsmoke Trail in Kansas, we stumbled on Fort Larned (pronounced Lar-ned) National Historic Site. Located on the Santa Fe Trail at 1767 KS Hwy 156, this is one of the best-preserved forts we have seen. We have included a lot more photos at the end here…
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Caldwell, Kansas – Small Town, Tremendous History
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Continue reading →: Caldwell, Kansas – Small Town, Tremendous HistoryCaldwell, Kansas. Population 1025. Quiet, mostly empty, a lot of abandoned buildings. If we hadn’t stopped for a moment, we would never have found out about the rough and rowdy major historical significance of this tiny town. Caldwell is known as the “Border Queen”. It’s the first town coming into…
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Mosey Along the Gunsmoke Trail in Kansas
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Continue reading →: Mosey Along the Gunsmoke Trail in KansasThe TV show Gunsmoke was on from 1955 to 1975. It was set in 1870s Dodge City, Kansas. Several other Kansas towns had a “role” in the show, as they were mentioned from time to time. While none of the TV shows were actually filmed in Dodge City or any other Kansas…
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Continue reading →: There’s No Place Like Home: Relive Your Childhood at Dorothy’s House & the Land of Oz in Liberal, KansasHow many of us grew up watching the The Wizard of Oz? I remember being maybe three or four years old and sitting on my dad’s lap watching it. Every time that mean old witch would come on, I’d run into the bedroom and slam the door and hide. “Tell me…
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Explore the World War II POW Camp in Hearne, Texas
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Continue reading →: Explore the World War II POW Camp in Hearne, TexasDid you know that Texas had more POW camps than any other state? Remnants of one of the camps can be seen in the town of Hearne. You will find it located at 12424 Camp Hearne Rd., Hearne Texas 77859, off Highway 6 on Highway 485 West. In May of…
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Continue reading →: Travel 113 Million Years Into the Past at Dinosaur Valley State Park, Glen Rose, TexasSome of us never outgrew our fascination with dinosaurs. So, if we get a chance to see real dinosaur tracks, we don’t pass it by! Just outside the town of Glen Rose, Texas, at Dinosaur Valley State Park, is a collection of the most amazing set of dinosaur tracks you can…
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Make a Stop in West “Comma” Texas
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Continue reading →: Make a Stop in West “Comma” TexasNot to be confused with the western part of Texas, the TOWN of West, Texas (see the comma?) is located at Exit 353, about an hour south of Dallas on I-35. Residents enjoy the fun of their name confusion as well, advertising various community events with names such as, “Comma…
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We’re David and Nancy Keaton
We’re David and Nancy Keaton, explorers with a deep appreciation for the stories sewn into the fabric of small towns and rural communities. We began with a simple idea: to slow down, take the scenic route, and discover the rich history that lies just beyond the main highways.
Through Heritage Backroads, we aim to share our passion for heritage travel,
immersing ourselves in the culture, architecture, and traditions that define each special community. From historic courthouses and quaint main streets to local festivals and mom-and-pop diners, we believe that every backroad leads to a story worth telling.
Whether you’re a fellow traveler, a history enthusiast, or someone who cherishes the
charm of small-town life, we invite you to join us as we explore the heritage and history that enriches our lives and connects us all.
So, hop in and take a ride down the backroads with us and discover the stories worth saving.
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