She was an eyewitness to the Battle of Honey Springs that occurred near her home in the summer of 1864. Honey Springs was down "the road" (the main, big dirt road her master took to trade corn and get clothing) to the closest trade town.
She observed the Battle of Honey Springs, an event occurring close to where she resided in the summer of 1864. Honey Springs was along the route ("down the road") her master took when he traded corn and bought clothing, heading toward the nearest trading town.