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: Semi-Private
Holes: 9
Reserve Advance Tee Times:
This outdoor display of antique farm and ranch equipment is testimony to the hard work of early Plains settlers. Exhibits inc...
Founded 1935, oldest national wildlife refuge in Texas. Established principally for migratory waterfowl, also home of native ...
Course Access: Semi-PrivateHoles: 9Reserve Advance Tee Times: Yes...
Museum features many hands-on and interactive exhibits, video presentations, artifacts, and live demonstrations on the histor...
Site where two famous Indian battles were fought. Col. Kit Carson (in his last fight) and his U.S. troops in 1864 narrowly es...