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.
A life-sized statue of Jim Reeves commemorates the Panola County native who became one of America's best loved country-Western singers, who died in a plane crash in 1964. Member of Country Music Hall of Fame; millions of records to his credit. Memorial is three miles east of downtown on U.S. 79
Carthage, TX MemorialsNew $2.2 million, 13,000
Carthage, TX Halls of FameHistorical building; La Grone Family History Center;
Carthage, TX Museums Course Access: Semi-Private
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175-acre scenic forest area of lofty pines. Dedicated as memorial to Governor Hogg, attractions include restored birthplace, ...
General history museum in 1925-vintage Gilmer Post Office building on courthouse square. Chronological exhibits including Cad...
Features more than 250 specimens of animals, reptiles, and fish from Africa and North America. The Country Store depicts what...
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