History
Doan's Crossing Was a Major Stop on the Western Cattle Trail
In the late 1800s, millions of cattle crossed the Red River at Doan's Crossing in what is now Wilbarger County, making it one of the most important points on the Western Cattle Trail.
C. F. and J. Doan established Doan's Crossing on the Red River in 1878. It became a key supply stop for cowboys driving cattle north from Texas to Kansas and beyond. The crossing sat along the Western Trail — also called the Dodge City Trail — which carried enormous herds through this part of north Texas.
Today, the town of Doans, Texas marks the location. The site is recognized as part of Texas's cattle-drive heritage. The Handbook of Texas at the Texas State Historical Association covers the history in detail.
Source to confirm: Texas State Historical Association — Wilbarger County