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and other ranch chores. Ranch is also a game
preserve licensed by Texas Parks and Wildlife
Department. For information/reservations,
806/874-2634. U.S. 287 west 3 miles to F.M.
3257, north 2 miles to ranch.
Lake-Greenhelt. See LAKES listing.
Saints Roost Museum-Housed in former
Adair Hospital founded by Cornelia Adair in
1910 for local cowboys, the museum features
heirlooms from area ranches, farms, and
businesses. Open during summer Sat. - Sun.
1 - 5 p.m. On Texas 70 south.,Li
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furnished period rooms. Open Mon. - Fri. 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.; Sat., 9 a.m. -
1 p.m. Third and C Sts. NW.
Lake-Childress (ncl. Lake Baylor). See LAKES listing.CISCO
Pop. 3,928Alt. 1,608
Map K-14
General-Established 1881, community
developed as marketing and distributioncenter for large cattle and agricultural area.
Economy stimulated by discovery of Ranger
oil pool in 1917. Continues as center for oiland gas production, diversified agriculture and manufacturing. Home of
Cisco Junior College.
Kendrick Religious Museum-See EASTLAND.
Lake-Cisco. See LAKES listing.
Mobley Hotel-Bought by Conrad Hilton in 1919 when that was the only
way he could get a place to sleep, hotel became first in Hilton chain.
Restored, the hotel now serves as chamber of commerce office and commu-
nity center. Two rooms restored to 1919 look; another features historical
museum. Open for tours weekday business hours; Sat., Sun. 2 - 5 p.m. 4th St.
and Conrad Hilton Ave. (Texas 6).CLARENDON
Pop. 2,043Alt. 2,727
Map D-11
CLARKSVILLE
Pop. 4,410Alt. 442
Map G-21
General-Commercial center and seat of Red
I9 River County, one of original Texas counties;
created 1836 and organized 1837. From its
original area all or part of 38 other counties
were created. City founded 1834 by Capt.
James Clark. Sam Houston Park on F.M. 410 in northern part of county has
markers commemorating grave of Jane Chandler Gill, oldest known Anglo
grave in Texas, the site of Sam Houston's entry into Texas, and the town of
Jonesboro, one of first Anglo settlements in Texas.
"Victorian" describes business district on square, oldest structures dating
from 1885.
Col. Charles DeMorse Home--Known as the "Father of Texas
Journalism," Colonel DeMorse founded The Northern Standard, participated
in Civil War, and was first president of Texas Press and Editorial Association.
Drive-by view of unrestored home is one block north of town square.
Golden Gals' Pralines-Cottage industry specializing in gourmet pralines
handmade with finest Texas pecan halves. Woven baskets, made in
Clarksville, make unique Texas gift items. Open Mon. - Fri. 9 a.m. - noon, 1 -
4 p.m. 1101 S. Donoho. 903/427-3148.
Red River County Courthouse-Dates from 1885, massive walls and tur-
rets of yellow stone, and a remarkable clock tower. Affectionately called "Old
Red," clock ran smoothly until 1961 when converted to electricity. Soon
thereafter, Old Red began striking 120 gongs until someone unplugged it;
known as "the night it got later than ever before" in Clarksville. Original
records dating from beginning of the Republic of Texas still on file, as well
as deed and marriage records from 1835.CLAUDE
Pop. 1,199
191119Alt. 3,397
Map D-10
General-Like many Texas towns, a railroad
genesis; established as stop on Fort WorthGeneral-Established by Methodist minister,
L.H. Carhart, in 1878 as a "sobriety settle-
ment" in contrast to typical boom towns of
that era. It earned the sobriquet "Saints
Roost" by local cowboys. Seat of Donley
County, Clarendon is the oldest thriving town in the Texas Panhandle. Many
museums have fossilized specimens found near here from the Clarendonian
Age, dating back 11 million years to the Early Pliocene Age. Locals call
Clarendon home of "trailblazers, cattle barons, cowboys, preachers, teachers,
sodbusters, merchants, craftsmen, artists, old bones, and old fossils.. .and
maybe a few saints!" Today farming and ranching still remain the primary
economy of the county.
Bar H Dude Ranch-From a hearty chuckwagon breakfast to mesquite-
grilled steaks at dinner, activities are tailored to suit your interests.
Depending on season, guests can watch cowboys work cattle, mend fences,and Denver City Railroad in 1887. Today the
seat of Armstrong County. Grain elevators
and stockyards indicate major agricultural
production. Shoppers attracted by several antique shops.
Armstrong County Museum-In three adjoining downtown buildings;
museum tells history of Armstrong County. Features display on Boy Scouts,
since Claude has one of oldest Scout Troops west of the Mississippi. Restored
Gem Theater next door used for education and entertainment programs.
Open Tues. - Sat. 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.; Sun. 1 - 5 p.m. One-half block north of
U.S. 287.
Scenic Drive-One of most impressive drives in state is Texas 207 south
toward Silverton. For miles agricultural riches spread from horizon to hori-
zon; then the highway plunges into scenic grandeur at Palo Duro Canyon.
Descend at a moderate speed, both for safety and to absorb beauty that
unfolds in a riot of colors. In the nine-mile-wide canyon (which extends a
hundred miles from northwest to southeast) is the Prairie Dog Town Fork of(
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