Unique amphitheater is located in natural crater that is 60 feet deep and 300
Henderson, TX AmphitheatersIn 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 HistoryRestored 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 MuseumsEighteen 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 TownsA re-created railroad depot serves as tourist information center for city and county attractions. Also has recreational maps ...
Toe-tapping country/Western music show and comedy stage show every Sat. night. Free gospel show on Fri. night. ...
Located across from the rebuilt school, this small museum recalls the horror of the 1937 school explosion that rocked the nat...
Built 1845, modified Grecian structure was first nonsectarian university established during Republic of Texas. On Washington ...