La Bahia Road

Early History

The La Bahia Road running from western Louisiana into southeast Texas is an old road in use before European settlement. The Spanish extended the roadway to Goliad and subsequently it was used by American Pioneers settling in Texas. In modern days, it is both a scenic and historical route.

Modern Highways rising from the old La Bahia Road

FM 390

FM 50

SH 211

SH 197

SH 125

US 290

SH 36

Resources

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/La_Bahia_Road#History

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Texas_Recreational_Roads