According to apparently authentic records and witnesses, a Texas horned toad (a type of lizard) was sealed in cornerstone of an Eastland courthouse built in 1897. In 1928 a new courthouse was erected, the prior cornerstone was opened, and the horned frog was found alive!
Eastland, TX MonumentsBuilt by one of Eastland's founding fathers, C.U. Connellee in 1920
Eastland, TX TheatresNational and Post Office history depicted in 6- by 10-foot mural of postage stamps. Seven years and some 12,000 stamps were required to produce the mosaics of historical scenes and famous stamps.
Eastland, TX MuralsDaniel, Cisco, and Leon. Also Eastland and Ringling Lakes are popular local fishing spots one mile north of town. Primitive camping, trails, and RV hookups are available at Ringling.
Eastland, TX Recreation Course Access: Public
Holes: 9
Reserve Advance Tee Times:
Housed in restored jail; early-day sheriff's quarters authentically furnished. Displays of historical items from Wheeler Coun...
Home of spring that gave Big Spring its name; features 6,500-seat Comanche Trail Amphitheater. The 400-acre park offers swimm...
Historical marker at intersection of U.S. 281/180 marks site of first mineral-water well in the county. Several other histori...
Course Access: PublicHoles: 18Reserve Advance Tee Times: 1 days...
Great food, live theater performances, excellent music, abundance of antique shops, historical museums and sites....