Eighteen miles northeast on Texas 43, The Harmony Hill Ghost Town was important trade center known as Nip and Tuck in 1850. Bypassed by railroads, the town declined, and in 1906
Henderson, TX Ghost TownsRestored 1901 Missouri Pacific RR depot houses museum of county history in old waiting room and office. Warehouse portion is hands-on learning center for children 3 to 11. On grounds is 1908 restored "Arnold Outhouse," first in state to receive historical marker. Ornate, gingerbread-style, "
Henderson, TX MuseumsIn 1927, Columbus M. "Dad" Joiner believed there was oil in Rusk County. Joiner and an Oklahoma attorney and oil promoter had won and lost two fortunes in oil, and despite nearing age 70, he was beginning another search "without even the proverbial shoestring."
Henderson, TX Oil HistoryUnique amphitheater is located in natural crater that is 60 feet deep and 300
Henderson, TX AmphitheatersA chief archaeological site in Texas. Park includes two ceremonial and one burial mound, visitor center with exhibits, interp...
New $2.2 million, 13,000-square foot facility that pays tribute to Texans who have made an indelible mark the country music i...
Native stone monument commemorates victims of East Texas' worst Indian depredation, erected on spot where massacre took place...
Open 7 days a week year-round and located at the edge of the Big Thicket National Preserve, the park is in the heavily-forest...