Echoes of the Vanished: Freeman's Stage Station.

By

Scott Schwartz

A pipe fed water from the springs at Coytoe Holes (about 1/4 mile away) to the house/inn that Freeman and his wife built.  A barn, a corral, and a garden rounded things out, and the Raymonds installed a locked cover over the spring at Coyote Holes.  Customers were charged twenty five cents per drink (although the exact definition of "drink" in this case, is not clear) for their horses and their cattle.  Humans could drink for free.

It didn't take long for "Freeman's Station" to become a popular stop for those who were passing through the area.  

February 25, 1874, however, saw the arrival of one "guest" who quickly overstayed his welcome.

More to follow.

My dear readers,

I will resume posting again on Monday.  

I also plan to be out on the trail this weekend.

Happy Thanksgiving to all!!

-Scott