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Eisenhower State Park-45O acres on shore of Lake Texomna with mod- , .Lake Texama
emn marina. Swimming, fishing, camping, RV sites, boat rentals, picnicking, -
and hiking trails. Seven miles northwest via U.S. 75A, F.M. 1310, and ParkRoad 20: admission.
Grayson County Frontier Village-Collection of 18 rustic buildings
dating from 1840 to 1900 include 1839 log cabin and log schoolhouse with
teacher's sleeping loft; homes and business structures, portable jail lockup,
all restored and furnished. Frontier Village Museum exhibits household
utensils, antique crystal and enamelware, pioneer clothing, tools and farm
machinery. Village on 17 acres in Loy Park open mid-May to Oct. 25
Wed. through Sun. 1 - 5 p.m. At southwest edge of Denison, Loy Park/
Frontier Village exit off U.S. 75 frontage road. (Not nearby Loy Lake Rd.)
903 463-2487.
Hagerman National Wildlife Refuge-11,300 acres of land and water
offers food and rest haven for migrating and wintering waterfowl on the Big
Mineral Arm of Lake Texoma. Some 300 bird species have been recorded on
the refuge that's visited by 135,000 people each year. In addition to huge
flocks of migrants passing through each fall and spring, observers may see
killdeer, snowy egrets, rails, plovers and sandpipers in summer; great blue
herons and other wading and shore birds in winter; native white-tailed deer
and other animals year round. When oil was discovered on the refuge in
1951, development proceeded with care. Significantly, some 200 carefully
maintained wells produce vital energy today in harmony with the wildlife
that perches on, feeds by, and rests near the well sites. Self-guided driving
tour of the refuge. Visitor center has interpretive displays, information, and
bird lists. From U.S. 75 between Denison-Sherman, take F.M. 691 west to
county airport, F.M. 1417 north 1.5 mi., local signed road west to refuge.
Lake-Texoma. See LAKES listing.
Texas Travel Information Center, U.S. 75/69 in Denison
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, im iLoy Lake Park-Attractive municipal park offers facilities for picnicking,
fishing, and boating (no power boats). Also Frontier Village (above).
Southwestern part of city on Loy Lake Rd.
Munson Vineyards-Known as the "World's Chief Vineyard Expert,"
T.V. Munson's development of hybrid grape varieties is acclaimed world-
wide. Many of the varieties, along with his innovative trellis, are on display
on a 5-acre tract on the west campus of Grayson County College; includes
a vitaculture museum. Greenhouse and walkways open Mon. - Fri. 9 a.m. -
3 p.m. West of intersection of F.M. 1417 and F.M. 691.
Texas Travel Information Center-One of the centers provided by the
state at key highway entrances to Texas , in the Capitol Complex, and at the
Judge Roy Bean Visitor Center in Langtry. Operated daily, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.,
except for Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, and New Year's.
Staffed by uniformed, professional travel counselors; free services include
information, maps, literature about every part of the state, and expert assis-
tance in charting routes. North of Denison on U.S. 75/69; operated by the
Texas Department of Transportation.
DENTON-See DALLAS/FORT WORTH METROPLEX CITIES SECTION,
Page 31.DEVINE
Pop. 4,139Alt. 670
Map S-14
General-Created as station on International
& Great Northern RR in 1881 although scat-
tered settlement dates from 1840s (Indian
raids persisted until 1870s); named for
Thomas Jefferson Devine, a San Antoniojudge; trade center for irrigated district of the Medina Valley, a diversified
agricultural region. Major peanut shipping center, nurseries, extensive honey
production. Municipal golf course, swimming pool.
Bigfoot Wallace Museum-Honors famed frontiersman and Texas
Ranger. Housed in replicas of his log-cabin home and Texas Independence
Hall. Artifacts of Wallace's activities in Texas War for Independence, Mexican
War and Indian fights. Open by appointment; inquire locally in Bigfoot, 6
miles southeast via Texas 173 and F.M. 472.
Stroud Blacksmith Shop-In continuous operation since 1903; traditional
blacksmith shop; hundreds of cattle brands burned on shop doors from
branding irons handmade in the shop. 103 Herring St.122
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