Carthage

Carthage became the seat of Panola (an Indian word for cotton) County in 1848 when 100 acres were donated for the townsite. Today, Carthage is a center for gas and oil processing, petrochemicals, lumber mills, chicken processing, and small industries.

Carthage is also the birthplace of Tex Ritter and Jim Reeves.

Let the road decide.

Plans are useful, but flexibility is where the real discoveries happen.

Panola County Heritage Museum

Historical exhibits, including antique dolls, old buggy, are in restored historic bank building on square. Texas Tearoom is open Mon. - Fri. for lunch featuring homemade sandwiches, soups, and desserts.…

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Things to Do in Carthage

Find your way.

There's no single right route, just the one that fits you.

Carthage Country Club

Course Access: Semi-PrivateHoles: 9Reserve Advance Tee Times: 7 days

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Stay curious.

A small detour can turn into something worth remembering.

Panola County Historical Jail Museum

Historical building; La Grone Family History Center; genealogical library, history of law enforcement in east…

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Pause when it feels right.

Some stops aren't on the map, but they're worth taking.

Texas Country Music Hall of Fame and Tex Ritter Museum

New $2.2 million, 13,000-square foot facility that pays tribute to Texans who have made an…

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Reeves Memorial

A life-sized statue of Jim Reeves commemorates the Panola County native who became one of…

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