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Archer County Historical Museum-Frontier and pioneer items: dishes,
pictures, ladies' high-top shoes, dairy and farm implements. Has map of
county's historic sites. Open weekends Apr. - Nov., or by appointment for
group tours by calling Chamber of Commerce; 817/574-2489. Housed in old
jail, 400 W. Pecan.
Lakes-Arrowhead and Kickapoo. See LAKES listing.
ARLINGTON-See DALLAS/FORT WORTH METROPLEX CITIES
SECTION, Page 25.AUSTIN-See AUSTIN CEN-TEX SECTION, Page 12.
BAIRD
Pop. 1,699
1 110Alt. 1,708
Map K-14
General-Established 1880 with building of
Texas and Pacific Railroad. A roundhouse,
repair shops, and switches marked railroadAlt. 490
Map L-20
General-Named either for the capital of
Greece or for the city in Georgia (there is
local argument). Seat of Henderson County;an industrial center turning out such diversi-
fied products as bricks, televisions, pleasure
boats, building components, mobile homes, and precision medical devices.
Home of Trinity Valley Community College.
Home of the hamburger, great American fast-food staple created in late
1800s in cafe on courthouse square by Fletcher Davis; celebrated each Sept.
at the Uncle Fletch Davis Home of the Hamburger Cook-off & Trade Fair.
Once known for extensive black-eyed pea production, city pays tribute
to the legume third weekend in July with the Black-Eyed Pea jamboree. An
Old Fiddlers' Reunion in May draws thousands of traditional country music
lovers.
Scuba divers flock to Athens Scuba Park's clear waters for excellent recre-
ational diving and for diver certification. Not open to the general public, but
available to scuba divers and group parties.
Visitors can stroll through antique malls and find specialty shops, tea-
rooms, and outlet stores.
Henderson County Historical Museum-Vintage and antique memora-
bilia are displayed in 1896 Faulk-Gauntt building. Replica of early school-
room; both permanent and special exhibits. Open Fri. and Sat. 10 a.m. - 3
p.m. At 217 N. Prairieville St.
Lakes-Athens, Cedar Creek Reservoir, Palestine and Richland-Chambers.
See LAKES listing.
New York (Texas) Cheesecake Outlet-Delicious, mouth-watering
cheesecake made in New York, Texas (pop. 12), on a farm overlooking East
Texas hills. Popular cheesecake distributed throughout U.S. Free cheesecake
and coffee for visitors; country gourmet dinner on Sat. nights. Bed and
breakfast accommodations available. Also original arts and crafts, quilts, and
antiques. Open daily; March - Oct. 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.; Nov. - Feb. 9 a.m. - 5
p.m. Approximately 5 miles east on U.S. 175; north on F.M. 804 to first farm
entrance on the right. Call 1-800-225-6982 or 903/675-2281.
Purtis Creek State Recreation Area-1,533-acre park includes 355-acre
Purtis Creek Lake. Campsites with water and electricity, picnicking, play-
ground. hiking, rest rooms. Fishing (largemouth black bass is catch-and-
release basis only; contact park headquarters for details), fish-cleaning area,
lighted fishing pier, lighted boat ramp (50-boat maximum on lake, boating
fee, no-wake rule). Take U.S. 175 northwest about 9 miles, north on F.M. 316
3 miles to park. Reservations accepted. 903/425-2332.ATHENS
I Pop. 11,077
N -1 4MATLANTA
Pop. 6,151Alt. 264
Map H-22
General-Established 1872 with building of
Texas and Pacific Railroad; named for
Georgia home of many early settlers. Town
today serves a farming, forestry, and oil
area. Sites of prehistoric Caddo Indian
villages have been noted in the region.
Atlanta State Park-Excellent trailer and camp sites available at 1,475-acre
facility on south shore of Lake Wright Patman. Other features include swim-
ming, boating. water skiing, fishing, and hiking. About 14 miles northwest via
F.M. 1154 off U.S. 59 north, or via F.M. 96 off Texas 77 west. Admission.
Farm Tour-Natural Food Associates model farm shows organic methods of
producing crops, livestock, and poultry. Tours and demonstrations, Mon. -
Fri. 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. U.S. 59 south. 903/796-4136.
Lakes-Caddo, Lake 0* the Pines, and Wright Patman. See LAKES listing.BALLINGER
Pop. 4,082
* !Alt. 1,637
Map M-13
General-City established in 1886 as
Hutchins City; present seat of Runnels
County. County, cut by Colorado River, is
predominantly agricultural with extensive
beef, dairy cattle, sheep, and poultry, pluscotton, grain sorghum, and fruits. Minerals include oil and natural gas.
Carnegie Library, built 1909, is one of few in state in continuous use as
library. Listed on National Register of Historic Places, library is open weekday
afternoons.
Downtown Pioneer Plaza honors pioneers; fountain, gazebo, and
restored Star Tobacco sign, circa 1909.division point named for Matthew Baird, rail-
road director who drove first stake on the
T&P RR in 1875. Today seat of Callahan County and commercial center for
farming and livestock area.
Many antique and specialty shops in restored turn-of-the-century build-
ings, downtown. Officially recognized as Antique Capital of West Texas by
Texas Legislature in 1993.
In season, hunters take wild turkey, deer, quail, dove, and wild hog. For
information on area leases, attractions, and special events, inquire at chamber
of commerce located in T&P Depot that houses Railroad Heritage Museum
(see below). 915/854-2003.
Callahan County Pioneer Museum-Pioneer farm and ranch imple-
ments, household items, clothing, barbed wire, and documents. In basement
of Callahan County Courthouse, Market & Fourth Sts. Open Mon. - Fri. 1 - 5
p.m. 915/814-1718.
Railroad Heritage Museum-Railroad memorabilia, photographs, and
books in historic 1911 depot. Open Mon. - Fri. 8 a.m. - noon, 1 - 4 p.m. 100
Market St.
The Famous
Coppini-designed
Cowboy and
Horse Statue at
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