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Lakes-Jacksonville and Striker. See LAKES listing.
Old Rusk Penitentiary Bldg.-Central administration building of preso K
Rusk State Hospital built as main building of former Rusk State Prison, 1U
Iron structures, including dome of State Capitol, fabricated here by prisoner
Ave. A and U.S. 69. Historical marker gives details.
Rusk State Park-100-acre park around the Rusk terminal of Texas State
Railroad (see below). Group shelter, bathhouse, tennis courts, picnic are::.
S primitive and hookup camping. In scenic area of towering pines 2 mi. w,
on U.S. 84; admission.
Scenic Drive-Several routes near Rusk offer excellent woodland scener\
U.S. 69 both north and south; also F.M. 347, F.M. 747 (neither shone n in
K most maps) that lead north from U.S. 84 west.
Texas State Railroad-Operated by Texas Parks and Wildlife DqiX menl.
antique steam engines power vintage coaches 25.5 miles to Palestine in tii:
nation's longest, skinniest state park through dense East Texas forestlandk
Operates weekends Mar. - May; then daily except Tues. & Wed. through
mid-Aug.; weekends through Oct. Reservations advisable. (In Texas call toil-
free 1-800/442-8951, or 903/683-5126.) Fee for train ride. Depot is in Rusk
State Park (see above). Also see PALESTINE.
SABINE PASS-See PORT ARTHUR, Page 192.
General-Sabine City laid out in 1836 by
Sam Houston and Philip A. Sublett. Name
changed to Sabine Pass in 1839. At one time
population numbered around 6,000 but
storms in 1886, 1900 and 1915 took heavy
tolls. Historically significant event was Battle of Sabine Pass during War
Between the States (see PORT ARTHUR). City was annexed by Port Arthur
in 1978.SAINT JO
Pop. 1,060
r' *0Alt. 1, 146
Map G-17
General-Originally known as Head of Elm
when established in 1856 on springs thatL
were headwaters of Elm Fork of the Trinity
River. Renamed for Joe Howell who laid outthe townsite. Howell allegedly opposed the
sale of liquor in town, thus giving both himself and town the name of "Saint
Jo." The community on U.S. 82 between Wichita Falls and Sherman was
important watering stop where Chisholm Trail and California Road crossed.
Indian raids took place as late as 1874.
Stonewall Saloon Museum-Authentically restored saloon displays his-
toric items related to era of cattle drives and other pioneer artifacts. Open
daily 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.; (closed Jan., Feb.). North corner of town square.Salt Flats below the Guadalupe Mountains
Shopping in Salado
SALAD
Pop. 1,177Alt. 695
Map 0-17
General-Charming village on 1-35 south of
Temple in Central Texas dates from Texas'
early days. The town grew around the
Sterling C. Robertson home and plantation,
and was incorporated in 1867. Named forSalado (salty) Creek, town prospered with the founding of Salado College in
1860, and was prominent on the Chisholm Trail. First farmer's Grange in
Texas established 1873. But when bypassed by the railroad, the late 19th
Century's ultimate transportation mode, college closed and town dwindled to
the status of an isolated village.
Today's visitors find a fascinating variety of shops-art galleries, antiques,
crafts and women's fashions. Several outstanding craftsmen and artists reside
in Salado. Also excellent restaurants, drive-by historic sites. Eighteen listings
on National Register of Historic Homes.
The chamber of commerce can provide additional information by calling
817/947-5040.
Bed and breakfast accommodations offered in historic building.
Central Texas Area Museum-Small, excellent showcase of local history,
but open irregularly for group appointments and on special occasions several
times a year. Across from Stagecoach Inn (below).
Lake-Stillhouse Hollow. See LAKES listing.
Pace Park-Tree-shaded picnic area beside picturesque Salado Creek,
which was Texas' first designated natural landmark. Site was an Indian camp-
ground long before recorded history.
Stagecoach Inn-Originally the Shady Villa Inn, a prominent site on the
Chisholm Trail in the 19th Century. Inn's guest book reads like a frontier
Who's Who: Gen. George A. Custer, Robert E. Lee, Sam Houston, Jesse James
and Shanghai Pierce. The primary old frame structure is today restored as a
notable restaurant, surrounded by modern motor inn. Off 1-35, Salado exit.SALT FLAT
Pop. 35Alt. 3,715
Map M-4
General-Small community that grew near
extensive surface salt deposits left by inter-mittent lakes in Hudspeth County just west
of the Guadalupe Mountains. Area was focus
of bloody dispute known as the Salt War in&
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1860s and '70s. Before the dispute reached a confused, tragic end, it had
involved both Mexican and U.S. citizens, political parties, judges, legislators,
mob action, army troops and Texas Rangers. Murder, assassination and
revenge killings took place on both sides. Some of the gray-white salt
deposits may be seen today from U.S. 62/180.a
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