Unique amphitheater is located in natural crater that is 60 feet deep and 300
Henderson, TX AmphitheatersEighteen 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 HistoryHistoric log cabin relocated downtown....
Every aspect of the oil boom days of the 1930s is re-created through dioramas, films, sound effects and mementos of the oil f...
Also known as Dolores Mission, was established 1716 by the Domingo Ramon expedition. Abandoned due to French invasion in 1719...