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Texarkana, Texas

Texarkana is commercially and culturally one city, but is two separate municipalities, one in Texas and one in Arkansas. The Federal Building is the only one of its kind in America. Photo Island on State Line Avenue in front of the post office is a popular photo spot as tourists can stand with one foot in Texas and one in Arkansas.

The Nation's only bistate Justice Center serves two states at State Line Avenue and Broad Street. The Center houses courts and jail for two states, two counties and two cities. Like the Post Office, Justice Center is built squarely on the Arkansas-Texas line.

The city is the home of Texarkana Community College and Texas A&M Univeristy - Texarkana.

A Scott Joplin mural, at Third and Main Streets downtown, colorfully depicts the life and accomplishments of the Pulitzer Prize-winning musical pioneer from Texarkana. In the first two decades of the 20th century, Texarkana's Joplin was America's "King of Ragtime." Joplin's works have been recently rediscovered. He is best known as the composer of "Maple Leaf Rag," and his music was used as the theme in the movie, "The Sting."

Attractions and Upcoming Events

Perot Theatre

1,600-seat neo-Renaissance theater elegantly restored to its original royal blue and gilt splendor with gleaming chandeliers and mirrored checkerboard marble lobby. Features national/

Texarkana, TX Theatres

Oaklawn Opry

Good old family entertainment every Sat. night specializing in new and old country/western music. Doors open at 6:30, show starts 7:30

Texarkana, TX Entertainment

Ace of Clubs House

Legend says James Draughon won a huge pot in poker game by playing the ace of clubs. House's floor plan is based on the club on that card. Elegant 1885

Texarkana, TX Historic Homes

Regional Arts Center

Housed in former U.S. District Courthouse built in 1909 featuring ornate plaster, copper cage elevator, and 26-ft. ceiling in grand hall. Serves as focal point for the visual arts including national touring, juried and invitational exhibitions. At Fourth St. &

Texarkana, TX Arts

Discovery Place

Rotating displays geared for children, but adults enjoy, too!

Texarkana, TX Entertainment

Things to do near Texarkana, TX

House of the Seasons

Built in 1872, this is an example of the transition period between Greek Revival and Victorian architecture. Most interesting...

Martin Creek Lake State Park

Martin Creek Lake State Park consists of 286.9 acres. It is located just 5 miles south of Tatum on Highway 43. Facilit...

Jefferson Hotel

A cotton warehouse in 1861, converted to hotel 1900, restored as country inn and restaurant. Turn-of-the-century iron beds, V...

Old Stone Fort

The museum is housed in a 1936 replica, built on a new site, of Don Antonio Gil Y'Barbo's stone house. Y'Barbo, founder of Na...

Caldwell Zoo

Started in 1938 as backyard menagerie; now features more than 2,000 endangered and beautiful wildlife from Africa, North Amer...