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| Bandera County |
Frontier Times Museum
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| Bexar County |
The Alamo
[The
Battle of the Alamo] [Defenders
of the Alamo] [Map
of San Antonio de Bexar]
Since I am a native Texan, this has to one of
the most significant landmarks in Texas and I have to tell
you I did not visit this place until I was in my 40s!
Standing on this spot, I was absolutely awestruck at what
took place here. If you are a Texan, this is a place
you MUST visit, however I believe anyone interested in
history will experience some degree of "WOW" as they
walk this historic place and hear the story of the Battle of
the Alamo which took place here in 1836. It's story
will echo in your memory forever. Buckhorn Museum
In 1881
Albert's Buckhorn Saloon was opened for business on Dolorosa
Street in San Antonio. Patrons were encouraged to
bring in deer antlers and trade them for beer or whiskey.
The collection continued to grow and included rattlesnake
rattlers. Today the saloon / museum is still in
operation and boasts having "The Oddest Store in the World".
Located at 318 E. Houston Street in San Antonio, TX.
San Antonio Missions
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Blanco County |
Old Blanco County Court House [History]
Built ca 1885-1886, this grand old courthouse has been used
for a courthouse, office building, hospital, school, a bank
and town meeting place. At one time, it housed a wild
west museum. Today it stands as a reminder of the past
and welcomes visitors to Blanco County.
Round
Mountain Stage-Coach Inn and Stable
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| Bowie County |
Draughon-Moore Ace of Clubs House
This 1885 Italianate Victorian home is build
in the shape of a club. The unique home is open for
tours. Located at 420 Pine Street in Texarkana, TX.
Museum of Regional History
The oldest
museum in Texarkana features historical collections
depicting the history of the Texarkana region from the time
of the Caddo Indians through the founding of Texarkana.
The Wilbur Smith Research Library and Photo Archive is also
housed inside the museum. Located at 219 State Line
Avenue in Texarkana, TX.
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| Brazoria County |
Brazoria County Historical Museum [Genealogy]
Found inside the
old 1897 Brazoria County Courthouse in Angleton, Texas, the
museum preserves and displays historic artifacts which
document the history of the area. The genealogy section
offers a free genealogy database of early settlers in Austin's
Colony.
Levi Jordan Plantation Archaelogical & Historical Site
[Genealogy
of Plantation Families]
Constructed in
1848 by Levi Jordan, the plantation is being studied through
archaeological excavation. This plantation which was
built by slaves became one of the largest sugar and cotton
plantations in Texas. Contact the Varner-Hogg State
Historic Site at 979-345-4656 for a possible tour.
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| Brewster County |
Museum of the Big Bend
The museum has
been preserving and exhibiting artifacts of the Big Bend
area for over 70 years. Located on the campus of Sul
Ross State University in Alpine, TX.
Hallie Stillwell Hall of Fame
Focused on the
ranching legacy of Hallie Crawford Stillwell, the museum is
located on FM 2627 in Alpine, TX on the east side of Big
Bend National Park.
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Brown County |
Brown County Museum of History [Exhibits]
Located in the old Brown County Jail.
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| Cherokee County |
Caddoan Mounds State Historic Site
The site is a Caddo burial mound and the area
was home to the Mound Builders of Caddoan origin who roamed
the area for 500 years beginning ca A.D. 800. Exhibits
and interpretive trails are featured with reconstructed
Caddo dwellings and ceremonial areas. This site is now
operated by the Texas Historical Commission. Tours are
offered. Located in Cherokee County, just west of
Nacogdoches, TX at 1649 State Hwy 21W in Alto, TX.
Heritage
Center of Cherokee County [Photos]
Dedicated to
the preservation and exhibition of artifacts and documents
related to the history of Cherokee County. 409 North
Henderson Street, Rusk, TX.
Historical Markers in Rusk County, Texas
Jim Hogg City Park
A memorial to
the first native born Texas governor, James Stephen Hogg,
this lovely park features a museum, birthplace replica, the
family cemetery and historical markers. Located off
Hwy 84 East and Fire Tower Road near Rusk, TX.
Vanishing Texana Museum
Displays of
historic artifacts, documents and photos related to the
history of Texas and Cherokee County. Housed inside
the Jacksonville Public Library at 502 S. Jackson Street in
Jacksonville, TX.
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| Collin County |
Chestnut Square Historical Park
Collin County Historical Society and Museum
Heritage Farmstead at Plano
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Dallas County |
African American Museum
Opening it's doors in 1974, it is the only
museum in the Southwestern United States devoted to the
preservation and display of African American artistic,
cultural and historical materials and artifacts. Located at
3536 Grand Avenue, Fair Park in Dallas, Texas
Dallas Heritage
Village
[Virtual Tour]
A 13 acre village with collections of old
houses, historical church and school buildings, and seasonal
living history exhibits dating back to 1840 makes the Dallas
Heritage Village a unique place to visit. Also known as Old
City Park. Located at 1515 S.
Harwood St. in Dallas, TX
Dallas Historical City Walking Tours
Take a walk/ride through Dallas and discover
the historical buildings, people and places.
Dallas Holocaust Museum
Experience first hand about the suffering of
the Jews during the Holocaust. Group Tours available, with
possible interaction from survivors. This museum is NOT
recommended for children under the age of 12. Located at 211
N. Record St. Suite 100 in Dallas, TX.
Dallas West
End Historical Page
Just a page with historical information, the
history and places at the West End in Dallas, TX.
Frisco Heritage Museum
Explore a living history village comprised of
buildings representing the rich history of Frisco, Texas.
Historical structures include a log cabin, a one room
schoolhouse, the Lebanon Baptist Church and several local
homes. Located at 6455 Page Street in Frisco, TX.
Frontiers of
Flight Museum
Take a memorable journey through time
exploring aviation. From the very first "thoughts and
dreams" about flying to the first airplane and beyond. Learn
about the early aviators and see the uniforms and airplanes
and equipment used. Located at 6911 Lemmon Avenue in Dallas,
TX.
The
Hall of State at Fair Park
The Hall of State was built in 1936 to serve
as a shrine to Texas history. Available for special events.
Exhibits are open to the public at no charge. Located in the
Heart of Fair Park in Dallas, TX.
CURRENTLY CLOSED FOR RENOVATIONS
Museum Of The
American Railroad
Over thirty pieces of historic railroad
equipment including steam, diesel and electric locomotives,
cabooses , historic structures, signals and assortment of
small artifacts make it one of the finest railroad museums
in the southwest United States. Located at 1105 Washington
St. at Fair Park in Dallas, TX
The Sixth
Floor Museum
Located on the 6th and 7th floors of what was
known as the Texas School Book Depository back in 1963, the
Sixth Floor Museum provides information, understanding and
events leading up to the assassination of President John F.
Kennedy on November 22, 1963. The address is 411 Elm at
Houston streets, in the West End Historic District of
downtown Dallas.
The Women's Museum [Virtual
Exhibits]
70,000 Sq. Feet of artifacts where people can
go to honor and explore the political, social and spiritual
contributions of Women and their struggles and triumphs
throughout history. Located at 3800 Parry Avenue in Dallas,
TX
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Denton County |
Bayless - Selby House Museum
Located in the Historical Park of Denton
County at 317 W. Mulberry in Denton, TX.
Courthouse On The Square Museum
The museum
offers a glimpse into the history and cultures which made
the Denton community what it is today. 110 W.
Hickory St., Denton, TX 76201
Denton County African American Museum
The (soon to
be opened) museum is housed in a ca 1900 Quakertown house
which was moved to the location adjacent to the Bayless-Selby
House in the Historical Park of Denton County at 317 W.
Mulberry.
Denton County Historical Museum
Dedicated to the preservation, display and
interpretation of Denton's early history, the museum houses
collections of pioneer families and offers a reference library
for researchers. Located at the intersection of I-35N
and Loop 288 at the Stonehill Center in Denton, TX.
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| Dickens County |
Dickens Historical Museum
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| El Paso County |
Area Missions in El Paso
The Mission Trail, a history project of the El
Paso Community College. Just follow Soccoro Road and you
will find all 3 old missions. This is great fun. I
have done this myself and have to say, the haunting beauty of
these old missions will stay with you forever. The
Tigua Indian Cultural Center is also located on this road
and it is a place you must stop to visit and learn about the
Tigua Indian Tribe.
Casasola
Museum/ Museo Casasola
The US-Mexico Border History
ONE HUNDRED YEARS OF REALITY: CIEN AÑOS DE REALIDAD by
Carlos Vigueras
1910-2010
The Casasola Museum features a Collective
Exhibition (with more than 600 photojournalists of four
generations).
Selection of 120 photos with frames and slide show with
another 500 hundred images.
General archives: More than100,000 images, cartoons, maps,
documentaries and more.
This exhibition is composed of 100,000 images of our
iconographic collections of four types:
1.- Images that are part of the Casasola Museum's private
collection
2.- Images from the special collection of the Casasola Found
3.- Images from the archives of the Mexiamerica/Casa de las
Americas special private collection.
4.- Images from the collective collection of 50 border
graphic journalists
Located at 617 Prospect Street (Pancho Villa Street) in
El Paso, TX.
Chapel San Elceario
[Virtual
Tour]
This chapel is not an actual mission but a military chapel
built in 1877. It has stained glass windows displaying
the American flag and the Seal of Texas.
Los Portales Museum and Information Center [Virtual
Tour]
Located in
Historic San Elizario, the museum displays 400 years of border
history.
Mission Socorro
[Virtual
Tour]
An absolutely
beautiful old Franciscan mission founded in 1682, the present
building was constructed in 1840 to replace earlier buildings.
Mission Ysleta
Claimed to be the
second oldest continuous church in the U.S.
Tigua Indian Cultural Center
[History
of the Tigua Indians] [More
History]
Located at 305 Ya
Ya Lane at Socorro Road in El Paso, is a lovely place devoted
to the history of the Tigua Indians. Inside, you will
find people making lovely pottery and other crafts which you
can purchase along with historical information about the Tigua
Indian tribe.
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| Fayette County |
Winedale
[History
of Winedale]
Located in Round Top, Texas.
Sam Rayburn Library & Museum
Focused on the history and life of Sam
Rayburn with exhibits of photographs, letters, personal
memorabilia and other items
800 W. Sam Rayburn Drive
Bonham, TX
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| Fort Bend County |
George Ranch Living History Historical Park
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| Galveston County

Moody Mansion
Galveston, TX

Ocean Star
Offshore Drilling Rig
and Museum
Galveston, TX

The Elissa
Texas Seaport Museum
Galveston, TX |
Galveston County Historical Museum
(dead link Mar 2010) Housed in the
grand 1921 City National Bank building, the museum preserves
and promotes the heritage and history of Galveston County.
Located at 2219 Market Street in Galveston, Texas.
Great Storm Theater
Shown in the Pier 21 Theater, the movie
documents the 1900 hurricane in Galveston which killed more
than 6000 people and is considered the deadliest natural
disaster in the history of the United States. Located
at Harborside Drive and 21st Street, 2nd Floor.
Moody
Mansion [Photo
Gallery]
Built in 1895, this spendid 4 story mansion
has over 28,000 square feet and features beautifully
decorated room. Once the home to the Moody family, a
powerful Texas family who established charitable foundations
and brought much to the Galveston Island they loved.
The home remained in the Moody family until 1986 and is
today still filled with furnishings and personal affects of
the Moody family. Guided tours are featured daily and
begin in the garage where visitors will delight in antique
automobiles and memorabilia. The mansion is also
available for rentals. Located at 2618 Broadway in
Galveston, TX.
Ocean
Star Offshore Energy Center
[Virtual
Tour]
The Ocean Star is an offshore drilling rig
and museum. The Ocean Star was first used in 1967 and
serves today as a learning tool, allowing visitors to
experience a little of what it is like on an offshore
drilling rig and how it all works. Located at Pier 19,
Harborside Drive at 20th Street on Galveston Island.
Texas Seaport Museum - Home of Elissa
Learn about the
seaport commerce and immigration in Galveston, Texas, often
referred to as "The Ellis Island of the West".
Visitors will have access to a database containing the names
of over 133,000 immigrants who entered the US in the seaport
of Galveston. Walk aboard the Elissa, the 1877 ship
which still floats in the harbor and has been restored to
all her former beauty. Harbor tours are also offered
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| Gillespie County |
Harper Pioneer Museum
Gillespie County Historical Society Museums
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Hardeman County |
Medicine Mound
A Texas Ghost Town..... they preservation
society is asking for help in restoring the old Cole
building which once served as the town meeting place and
housed the town's drug store, gas station, bank and post
office.
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| Harrison County |
Harrison County Historical Society and Museum
Texas
and Pacific Railway Museum
Located in the Ginocchio Historic District of
Marshall, this railroad depot was built in 1912. Now
serving as a museum, they offer interpretive tours to guide
you through this important part of Mashall's history.
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| Hemphill County |
River Valley Pioneer Museum
Focused on the historic interpretation of the
settlement of the eastern Texas Panhandle, the museum
features exhibits related to ranching, the railroad,
rodeoing, the oil industry and more. Located at 118 N.
2nd in Canadian, TX.
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| Houston County |
Crockett Depot and Museum
A 1909 Railroad
Depot which is today known as the Houston County History
Visitor's Center and Museum. View exhibits depicting the
history of this historic area in Texas.
Mission Tejas State Historical Park
Visitors to this 365 acre park can tour a
representation of the Mission San Francisco de los Tejas, the
first Spanish mission in Texas. The Rice log cabin is
also located here. Built in 1878, the cabin is one of
the oldest structures to survive in this area.
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| Jefferson County |
McFaddin - Ward House Virtual Tour History
Beautiful Beaux
Arts colonial mansion built in 1906 by Texas oil family.
12,500 square feet of space with sweeping porches, fine
furnishings and valuable antiques. Spacious lawns and flower
beds surround the three-floor home. Home’s original
furnishings on display. Check the website for special events
and docent guided tours. Located at 1906 Calder Avenue in
Beaumont, TX. (409)832-2134.
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Lee County |
Texas Wendish Heritage Museum
Featuring a complex of buildings, exhibits
are focused on the history and culture of the Wends who
began arriving in Texas in 1849. There are two log
buildings, the Peter Building, the St. Paul Building, and a
new facility with displays interpreting the history of the
Wends. Located near the St. Paul Lutheran Church in
Serbin, TX.
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| McClennan County |
Texas Rangers Archives & Museum
[The Research Center]
[Texas
Rangers History Timeline] [Texas Rangers Historical Account]
Displays artifacts and historical information about the famous
Texas Rangers. The Texas Rangers Research Center can
help you with genealogy and tell you how to locate information
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McMullen County |
McMullen County Historical Museum and Archives
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| Midland County |
Midland County Historical Museum
The museum
features historic artifacts related to the history of
Midland. The collections include photos, saddles,
cattle brands, rodeo memorabilia and early Midland
newspapers, obituary files and genealogies of early
families. Located at 301 W. Missouri in Midland, TX. The Petroleum Museum
Focused on the
history of the petroleum industry and it's impact on the
cultural history of man in West Texas and Southeast New
Mexico. Visitors will also find the western artwork of
Tom Lovell on display here. Located at 1500 Interstate
20 West (Exit 136).
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| Mills County |
Mills County Historical Museum
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| Navarro County |
Pelham Museum
[History
of Pelham Community]
Devoted to the history of the African
American Community, it is housed inside the 1890 Pelham
School. Through exhibits and research materials, the
museum is a great place to learn more abut African American
heritage in Navarro County. Located at 22535 FM 744
Pelham Road in Hubbard, TX.
Pioneer Village
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| Newton County |
Newton County Historical Commission History Center & Museum
Powell Hotel Museum
Located in Newton, Texas, the hotel was built
in 1889 and was originally the W. H. Ford Male and Female
College. It later served as a hotel and eventually
deeded to the Newton County Historical Commission. Today
it is home to the Newton County Chamber of Commerce Visitors
Center and museum.
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Nolan County |
National
WASP WWII Museum [Photo
Gallery]
Housed in the hangar that originally served
as Sweetwater Airport, the National WASP WWII Museum
celebrates the achievements of the WASP: Women Airforce
Service Pilots of WWII. These courageous young women trained
to fly American military aircraft at nearby Avenger Field
from 1943 to 1944. In service they flew every kind of
non-combat mission. Located in Sweetwater, TX. Visit our
website for directions and hours of operation.
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Parker County |
Doss
Heritage and Culture Center
Discover the rich history of Parker County
complete with cattle barons, cowboys and Native Americans.
Collections include historical artifacts and tools of the
early settlers, Native Americans and cattle drivers who
inhabited Parker County. Located at 1400 Texas Drive
in Weatherford, TX.
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| Randall County |
Panhandle Plains Historical Museum
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Rusk County |
The Depot Museum
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Sabine County |
Historic Sabine County Jail Museum [History]
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San Jacinto County |
Old Jail Museum - Located in
Old Town
San Jacinto Monument and Museum of History [The Battle]
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| Shelby County |
Shelby County Historical Society & Museum [History]
Located in the Weaver-Gates House.
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| Tarrant County |
Fort Worth Stock Yards Museum
Fort Worth is well known as Cowtown and was
once full of wealthy cattle barons. A visit to the
stockyards museum will allow you to explore the colorful
past of Fort Worth, it's stockyards, and the meatpacking
industry. Located at 131 E. Exchange Ave in the
historic Livestock Exchange Building.
Log Cabin Village
This village opened up near my home when I
was only a child of 11 and even then I had a fascination
with historical places and things, as I asked my father to
take me there. I was enthralled with it and it has
grown a lot since then. More cabins and historical
structures have been moved to the village which offers a
glimpse into early pioneer life in North Texas. Today
the village offers interpreters and volunteers who depict
the lifestyle of our early pioneers, making this a living
history museum. Located in Forest Park on University
Drive at 2100 Log Cabin Village Lane in Fort Worth, TX.
National Cowgirl Museum and Hall of Fame
The only
museum in the entire world dedicated to honoring women of
the American West who have displayed extraordinary courage
and pioneer spirit in their trail blazing efforts. The
museum which opened in 2002 is in a beautiful new building
with a huge mural of horses and cowgirls painted by Richard
Haas. Featuring a hall of fame, three galleries, a
theater and research library, the museum itself is an
inspiring work of art. Located in the Fort Worth
Cultural District at 1720 Gendy Street.
Thistle Hill [Virtual
Tour]
A beautiful cattle baron's mansion.
Built in 1903, this is one of the most beautiful homes in my
native home town of Fort Worth. The house has been
called home by Electra Waggoner and Winfield Scott.
Today, tours are offered and rental is available for
weddings and events. 1509 Pennsylvania Avenue, Fort
Worth, Texas. White Settlement Historical Museum
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Travis County |
George Washington Carver Museum [History]
Neill-Cochran House Museum
Visitors will experience what life was like in the early
days of Austin and the Republic of Texas. The house
was built in 1855 by Washington L. Hill who was never able
to afford to live in it. It was leased to the Texas
Asylum for the Blind and later served as a governor home,
used by the US Army and a even a hospital. It has been
owned by Cochrans and Neills until 1958 when it was acquired
by the National Society of Colonial Dames of Texas.
Today the home is furnished and features the Centennial
Garden. Tours are offered. Located at 2310 San
Gabriel, TX.
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| Val Verde County |
Whitehead Memorial Museum
The Whitehead Memorial Museum is a complex of
buildings, a replica of Judge Roy Bean's Jersey Lilly
Saloon, an authentic log cabin, the Cadena Nativity and the
Perry Mercantile Building. On the grounds, visitors
will find the graves of Judge Roy Bean and his son Sam.
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Victoria County [County
History] |
Historical Monuments, Markers and Sites in Victoria
McNamara House Museum
A Greek Revival style house built in 1876 for
William J. McNamara. The home is a museum today and
furnished with some of the family's original furniture.
Exhibits and artifacts related to Victoria's history are
featured in the museum. Located at 502 N. Liberty in
Victoria, TX.
Museum of the Coastal Bend
Devoted to the cultural history of the
mid-coastal region of Texas, the museum offers many exhibits
related to the French exploration in Texas and is a member
of the
La Salle Odyssey Project. Located on the campus of
Victoria College at 2200 East Red River in Victoria, Texas.
The Nave Museum
A collection of art by Royston Nave is housed
in a neo-classical style temple built by his wife in 1932 as
a memorial to her husband. Located at 306 W.
Commercial in Victoria, TX.
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Washington County |
Star of
The Republic Museum [Virtual
Tour]
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Wichita County |
Kell House Museum
Built in 1909, the home of Frank Kell (a
founding father of Wichita Falls), features original family
furnishings, textiles, and artwork. Guided tours offer
insight into the history of the settlement of Wichita Falls
and the Kell family. Located at 503 Eighth Street in
Wichita Falls, TX
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Williamson County |
Williamson County Historical Museum
[Photos
of Williamson County History]
Housed inside the
1910 Old Farmers State Bank Building, the museum features
artifacts and objects related to the history of Williamson
County. Located at 716 Austin Avenue in Georgetown,
TX.
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| Wise County |
El Castile Known as "The
Castle", the home was built in 1883 by cattle baron Dan
Waggoner. Featuring 16 rooms with a full basement and
8 wood-burning fireplaces it is constructed of limestone.
It is privately owned and not open for tours. Located
at 1005 E. Main Street in Decatur, TX.
Texas Tourist Camp & Petrified Wood Gas Station
A 1927 Texaco Gas station, located at the
corner of U.S. Hwy 81 and 287 is listed as a historical site.
Covered with petrified wood, it was used as a lunchroom and
Texas Cafe. It was a popular hangout for high school
and college students. Currently it is the Whistle Stop
Cafe. Located at 900-904 South Business 81-287 in
Decatur, TX.
Wise County Courthouse
The Romanesque Revival style courthouse was
built using Texas pink granite in 1895 by James Riley
Gordon. The courthouse is open weekdays but the
County's Judge's office must be toured by appointment.
Located in historic downtown Decatur, TX.
Wise County Heritage Museum
Housed in an old Baptist College building at
1603 South Trinity in Decatur, Texas, the museum contains a
large collection of genealogy research materials along with
historical artifacts of the area.
Woody Cabin
This log cabin located in Wise County near Deep
Creek Cemetery, was built by Sam Woody ca 1854. The
cabin is surrounded by a fence and can only be seen, not
entered.
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Wood County |
Governor Jim Hogg City Park
At first glance
this seems to be a lovely but ordinary city park.
However, if one looks a little closer, you will find a
beautifully restored home which was built ca 1869.
Home to the James A. Stinson family, a daughter: Miss Sallie
Stinson married Texas Governor James Hogg in the parlor.
Also located inside the park is a "Honeymoon Cottage", Miss
Ima Hogg Museum and a large pavilion. Located on
Highway 37 in Quitman, TX.
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Texas Census Records
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