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General-Settled 1839, became seat of
Harrison County 1842. When Texas seceded
from Union in 1861, city was one of biggest
and wealthiest in the state. It produced
saddles, harnesses, clothing, powder and
ammitnition for Confederacy. When Vicksburg fell, Marshall became seat of
civil authority west of the Mississippi River. wartime capital of Missouri and
headquarters of Trans-Mississippi Postal Department. Confederate Monument
on ouruhousc laX n. Several historic homes offer hed and breakfast. Home of
East Texas Baptist Univ.. Texas State Technical College, and Wiley College.
Caddo Lake State Park-See KARNACK.
Ginocchio National Historic District-Three square blocks in the heart
of old downtown centering around the 1896 Ginocchio Hotel, one of the
state's finest examples of Victorian hotel architecture with magnificent interi-
or woodwork and decorative details. Early Texas notables lodged and dined
here. Occasionally open. Washington St. at T&P depot.
Another feature of the historic district is the nearby Allen house, a typical
example of early Texas architecture, circa 1877, with up and downstairs
verandas fronting the full length of the white frame house. 610 N.
Washington St.
Harrison County Historical Society Museum-Remodeled former
county courthouse. Exhibits depict history of Marshall and Harrison CountyClay pots in every
form and color at
Marshall Potteryincluding Caddo Indian artifacts, pioneer and Civil War displays, George
Foreman and Bill Moyers exhibits, Lady Bird Johnson display, and Y.A. Tittle
exhibit. Open Tues. - Sat. 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.; Sun. 1:30 - 5 p.m. Closed holidays.
Admission.
Lakes-Brandy Branch, Caddo, Lake 0' the Pines. See LAKES listing.
Marshall Pottery-Established in 1896, one of the largest manufacturers of
glazed pottery in the U.S. At main showroom 2.5 miles SE of Marshall on
F.M. 3 1, visitors will see hundreds of kinds of decorative and utility pots,
bowls, plaques and figurines. Regular demonstrations of pottery making and
firing; greenhouse. Old World Store sells pottery and related items. Also RV
park with 18 sites with water and electricity; dump station, Open Mon. - Sat.
9 a.m. - 6 p.m.; Sun. I - 6 p.m. Rsvns accepted for camping. 903/938-9201.
Michelson-Reves Art Museum-Features the work of the late French
Impressionist Leo Michelson whose work is displayed internationally. Open
Tues. - Fri. noon - 5 p.m., Sat. - Sun. 1 - 4 p.m. Closed Mon. and holidays.
216 N. Bolivar St. Admission.
Starr Family State Historic Site-Better known as Maplecroft, the name
given when the house was built in 1870 by James F. Starr, son of Dr. James
Harper Starr, early financier, Surgeon General of the Republic of Texas in
1837, Secretary of the Treasury for the Republic, Postmaster General of the
Confederacy west of the Mississippi, and member of the first board of regents
of the University of Texas. The family remained prominent in the state's
political and economic scene through successive generations. The construc-
tion materials and furnishings of the home were shipped from New Orleans
and reflect the Italianate style that was then popular there. Shipwrights were
imported to do the construction and all the red heart pine was inspected by
a lumber expert. Open Wed. - Mon. 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. (Sun. 1 - 5 p.m.). -407 W.
Travis St. 903/935-3044. Admission.ste2
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