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J ! 44jtporches and benches. Shoppers find old-fashioned antique shops and
boutiques downtown.
Several historical markers are found within the city, as well as the origi-
nal Old Moulton townsite.
Moulton Public Library and Museum-Extensive collection of historic
photographs and documents of city and Lavaca County. Museum established
to perpetuate the strong Czech-German heritage and the city's history.
Rotating exhibits throughout the year. Open Mon. - Fri. 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
102 S. Main St.
St. Joseph's Catholic Church-Built in 1924, over the years has had many
renovations. In the spring of 1994, parishioners rededicated the chow h after
an extensive renovation. Many of the church members provided mu. n of the
work to restore its original design-an early 20th-Century Gothic style church
with a long nave, a pair of side aisles supported by ten columns, stained
glass windows, and a chancel. At the corner of Church and Pecan Sts.Life-sized replicas of dinosaurs found at Dinosaur Gardens near Moscow
a quadrangle, part of once extensive headquarters complex of cattle baron
who established ranching empire. Still ranch headquarters; visitors welcome.
Two miles south on Texas 214; one mile west on F.M. 1169 (not shown on
most maps).
Muleshoe National Wildlife Refuge-North 13 mi. on Texas 214. See
MULESHOE.MOSCOW
Pop. 170Alt. 310
Map N-22
General-The community on U.S. 59
south of Lufkin was established in
1846; serves lumbering and agricultural
area of heavily forested Polk County.Dinosaur Gardens-Life-size replicas of dinosaurs along a 1,000-ft. path
in dense forest. Hear sounds of the smilodon (saber-toothed tiger), tricer-
atops (dinosaur with the bony plate covering on neck) and other species as
you meander down the path. On U.S. 59 near intersection of F.M. 62. Open
daily Jun. - Labor Day 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.; weekends Sep. - Oct. & Mar. - May
10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Closed Nov. - Feb. Admission.
Hobby Park-Highway roadside picnic area honors birthplace of William
P. Hobby, former governor of Texas. Attractive fountains, playground, picnic
tables, barbecue grills and landscaping. U.S. 59 in town.
Woodland Trails-The Moscow Trail meanders beside Long King Creek,
named for an Indian chief. Two trail segments, 1.5 and 0.5 miles, explore an
area of exceptionally tall pines and other forest growth. Entrance 1 mile
south of city on U.S. 59.
Bull Creek Trail parallels a clear, spring-fed stream among large magno-
lia, white oak, maple, holly, dogwood and other forest species, all identified.
Entrance to trail 8.5 miles west of Corrigan on U.S. 287. (Corrigan is 5 miles
north of Moscow on U.S. 59.)MOUNTAIN HOME
Pop. 96Alt. 2,135
Map P-14
General-Not really among mountains,
but the Hill Country setting is picturesque.
Established 1890 by storekeeper Thomas A.
Dowdy to serve surrounding ranchers withstaple foods and supplies. Community in
western Kerr County on Texas 27/41 (just south of 1-10) still provides much
the same service in a rather sparsely populated area of several very large
ranches.
Y.O. Ranch-Established 1880 by Capt. Charles Schreiner (see KERRVILLE),
the vast ranch in scenic Hill Country is one of Southwest's largest deei and
exotic game preserves, with some 35 species of foreign wildlife. Guided
hunting tours throughout year (but only during seasons for native spe. ies)
can produce such trophies as blackbuck antelope of India (the Y.O. has
more blackbuck than remain in their native habitat in India), wild Corsican
ram, East African oryx, Axis deer and aoudad sheep. Both resident and non-
resident hunting licenses available at ranch. Hunting fee guarantees success,
or no charge. Photo safaris year round, and summer adventure camp forAnimals not indige-
nous to Texas roam
with native wildlife
on Y.O. Ranch
grasslands near
Mountain Home
72MOULTON
Pop. 877Alt.375
Map R-18
General-Established in the 1850s in Lavaca
County at the headwaters of the LavacaRiver. In 1887, the San Antonio and Aransas
Pass Railroad built north to Waco, within
two miles of the community. A railroad
station was constructed and named Topeka; however, realizing the economic
potential of the rail connection, the old community gradually drifted over to
the new station, which inherited the name, post office, and business of Old
Moulton. City boasts a Czech-German heritage which is still evident. Today, it
is a center for agribusiness and manufacturing.
In season, hunters take white-tailed deer, quail, and dove.
City park includes a picnic area, small lake, playground, jogging trail, ten-
nis courts, baseball fieldand hookups for RV camping.
City's quaint storefronts are reminiscent of late 1800s, complete with177
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