Yes, I meant Thong Trees. Good thing I didn't make that typo in the Missouri Life article!
By the way, I write for Gadling.com, a popular travel blog. I'd love to interview you about your research if you have the time. Following the Old Military Road would make a good hike. It's just the sort of off-the-beaten-path travel with historical interest I like to cover. If you'd be up for an interview, could you drop me a line offlist?