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Shelby County Museum


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Shelby County, one of the original counties in the Republic of Texas, is rich in history. The museum, a three-building complex, is filled with historical items from bearskins and bottles to spinning wheels and war bonnets. The museum is housed in the historic 1905 Weaver-Oates home at the corner of Thomas and Pecan sts., one block off the square.


Hours: Mon. - Fri. 1 - 4 p.m.
Address: Thomas and Pecan St.
Phone: 936-598-3613

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Shelby County Museum

Shelby County, one of the original counties in the Republic of Texas, is rich in history. The museum, a three-building complex, is filled with historical items from bearskins and bottles to spinning wheels and war bonnets. The museum is housed in the historic 1905

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Shelby County Courthouse

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Scenic Drives

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Sabine National Forest

Nearest entrance 11 miles SE on Texas 87

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Center Country Club

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Holes: 9
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