LUMBERTON POP. 12,425
ALT. 85
MAP P-23
LUMBERTON VISITOR CENTER: 826 N. Main St. 409/755-0554.
www.lumbertoncoc.com.
Lumberton traces its beginnings to the arrival of the rail- road to serve the numerous sawmills and logging camps. It is located within the Big Thicket National Preserve. Annual events include the Village Creek Festival and
the Lighted Nighttime Christmas Parade. BIG THICKET NATIONAL PRESERVE —See KOUNTZE .
VILLAGE CREEK STATE PARK —This park reveals a primeval world of sloughs, swamps, carnivorous plants, mammals and water snakes, birds and flowers. It has marked trails, interpretive programs, camping facilities and access to paddling on the creek. Admission charge. North of Beaumont, from U.S. 69/96 take the Mitchell Road exit, then take Mitchell Road to F.M. 3513. 409/755-7322.
www.tpwd.state.tx.us/state-parks/village-creek.
MAGNOLIA POP. 1,474
ALT. 218 MAP P-20 CITY OF MAGNOLIA:
www.magnoliatexas.com.
Settled in the late 1840s and named Mink’s Prairie for one of its early settlers, Magnolia was renamed for the magno- lia trees in the bottoms of Mill Creek. The city is the Offi- cial Host City of the Texas Renaissance Festival.
HISTORIC DEPOT COMPLEX —The complex includes the Magnolia Depot Museum, a covered pavilion, the his- toric office and barbershop of the late Dr. Ware, an an- tique sawmill, the Houston Area Blacksmith’s Association facility, and a red caboose. Designated a Union Pacific Railroad Town in 2013, Magnolia celebrates its heritage each April with Depot Day. Donations accepted.
www.magnoliatxhistoricalsociety.com.
TEXAS RENAISSANCE FESTIVAL —The nation’s largest Renaissance theme park is open for eight weekends in the fall. The 55-acre village comes alive with hundreds of costumed performers and more than 200 daily shows. Activities include jousting matches, human-powered rides and games, a Grand Parade and fireworks at dusk. Admis- sion charge. 800/458-3435.
www.texrenfest.com.
MARSHALL POP. 24,745
ALT. 375 MAP K-22/FF-21
MARSHALL CONVENTION AND VISITORS BUREAU: 301 N. Washington. 903/702-7777.
www.visitmarshall
texas.org.
When Texas seceded from the Union in 1861, the city pro- duced saddles, clothing and ammunition for the Confeder- acy. A Confederate Monument stands on the courthouse lawn. Several historic homes are bed-and-breakfasts. Marshall is home to East Texas Baptist University,
Panola College, Texas State Technical College and Wiley College. There are eight wholesale pottery manufacturers and two retail outlets in the city. Events include the Fire Ant Festival in October.
Wonder land of Lights, held Thanksgiving-New Year’s Day, is one of the largest holiday light shows in the nation.
CADDO LAKE STATE PARK —See JEFFERSON .
GINOCCHIO NATIONAL HISTORIC DISTRICT —Three blocks in old downtown surround the 1896 Ginocchio Hotel, 800 N. Washington. Another feature is the white- frame Allen house, a typical example of early Texas archi- tecture, circa 1877. 610 N. Washington St. 903/702-7777.
HARRISON COUNTY HISTORICAL MUSEUM —Exhibits depict the history of Marshall and Harrison County. In the 1901 Harrison County Courthouse. 903/935-8417.
www.harrisoncountymuseum.org.
LAKES — Brandy Branch Reservoir—This cooling reser- voir includes a boat ramp and limited bank fishing. Be- tween Marshall and Long view, off I-20 on F.M. 3251. Caddo Lake, see UNCERTAIN . Lake O’ the Pines , see JEFFERSON
MARSHALL DEPOT AND MUSEUM —Exhibits railroad memorabilia and city artifacts. Learn the history of the Texas and Pacific Railroad. Includes a gift shop, Amtrak’s ticket counter and waiting area. Special tours may be ar- ranged for groups of 10 or more. 800 N. Washington St. 903/938-9495.
MARSHALL POTTERY & MUSEUM —It features the his- tory of the facility and a presentation of the process. Enjoy demonstrations of pottery-making and firing; greenhouse. Camping reservations accepted. 4901 Elysian Fields Road. 903/938-9201.
MICHELSON ART MUSEUM —Features the work of the late Russian American post-impressionist Leo Michelson. The museum also displays early 20th-century artists and a collection of rare African masks. Admission charge. 216 N. Bolivar St. 903/935-9480.
www.michelsonmuseum.org.
STARR FAMILY HOME STATE HISTORIC SITE —The home tells the story of the Starr family and their important role in the settlement of Texas after the Civil War. The cen- terpiece of this Texas Historical Commission property is Maplecroft mansion. Admission charge. 407 W. Travis St. 903/935-3044.
www.visitstarrfamilyhome.com.
MINEOLA POP. 4,565
ALT. 414 MAP J-20
MINEOLA TOURISM DEPARTMENT: 800/646-3652.
www.mineola.com. MINEOLA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: 101 E. Broad St. 903/569-2087.
The town was established near an artesian well used by traders. It is in the National Register of Historic Places and is a National Main Street City. Historic Mineola offers shops and art galleries. Downtown offers restaurants along with the Select Theater and Lake Country Playhouse, (903/569-2300). Mineola also has bed-and-breakfast inns. The restored 1906 Depot, which houses the Railroad Museum, is a daily Amtrak Texas Eagle stop. Festivals include Main Street Wine Fest, Bigfoot Meets
NatureFest, Mays Days, MLOTA’s Art Festival and Quilt Show, Ironhorse and Holiday of Lights.
LAKES — Lake Hawkins—One of four small Wood County lakes. Parks offer boating, fishing and camping. Northwest of Hawkins and U.S. 80 via F.M. 14. 903/857-2311. Lake Holbrook—This Wood County lake has parks at
lakeside with camping, picnicking, swimming beach and fishing. Four miles northwest of Mineola off U.S. 69. 903/569-6351. Lake Fork and Lake Quitman , see QUITMAN. Lake Winnsboro , see WINNSBORO.
MINEOLA HISTORIC MUSEUM —The museum features the history of Mineola, including a working telegraph of- fice and sewing parlor. Exhibits feature the Select Theater, Gov. James Hogg, MHS, black history, and the military. Free. 114 N. Pacific. In the old post office building. 800/646-3652.
www.mineola.com.
MINEOLA NATURE PRESERVE —On the Sabine River, the preserve’s 3,000 acres offer birding, hiking, biking, equestrian trails, fishing, archery range and a playground. An annual NatureFest is held in October. 1860 C.R. 2724. From U.S. 69 turn east on Loop 564, then right on C.R. 2724. 800/646-3652.
www.mineola.com.
RAILROAD MUSEUM —Memorabilia and documents from the early railroad days in Mineola when sweet potatoes and watermelon were shipped to other parts of the country. Nearby is a restored caboose. 115 W. Front St. 800/646- 3652.
www.mineola.com.
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