MONTGOMERY POP. 659
ALT. 286
MAP P-20
CITY OF MONTGOMERY: 101 Old Plantersville Road. 936/597-6434.
www.montgomerytexas.gov.
The city was established in 1837 as the second of Stephen F. Austin’s colonies. Dr. Charles Bellinger Stewart, a town resident from 1838-85, designed the first Republic of Texas flag and official seal. Montgomery County was later named as the “birthplace of the Lone Star flag.” Many historic homes and buildings are located through-
out the city. Find a self-guided City Tour at the N.H. Davis Museum Complex or area businesses. Events include Christmas in Historic Montgomery in
December, Historic Montgomery Food and Wine Trail in September, year-round Farmer’s Market (weather permit- ting), Lonestar First Saturday, and Antique Festival and Appraisal Day the first weekend in May.
FERNLAND HISTORICAL PARK—A 19th-century village is re-created with historic homes and buildings dating from 1820-60s, including the city’s oldest home, the Arnold- Simonton house (1845). 770 Clepper. 936/597-6434.
www.fernland.org.
LAKES—Lake Conroe, see CONROE.
N.H. DAVIS MUSEUM COMPLEX & MUSEUM—This log house was built in 1851 for local attorney Nathan H. Davis. Furniture and household items reflect the period. A copy of Dr. Charles B. Stewart’s original drawing of his design of the Republic of Texas flag hangs in the museum. 308 Liberty St. 936/597-4360.
WINERIES—Cork This! See WINERIES listing.
MOUNT PLEASANT POP. 16,388
ALT. 416 MAP H-21
MOUNT PLEASANT/TITUS COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: 1604 N. Jefferson. 903/572-8567.
www.mtpleasanttx.com.
The town was named by a Caddo tribe attracted to the area by the mineral springs. This is a Texas Main Street City. The historic downtown district hosts shops, tearooms, the courthouse, a veterans memorial, Bell Tower and a confederate monument. West New Hope Methodist Church, built in 1909, includes a mural inside painted by local artist David Freeman (903/524-2312). The city is home to Northeast Texas Community College and the Whatley Center for the Performing Arts (
www.ntcc.edu). Boating, fishing, camping, and water sports are found
on nearby lakes. Dellwood Park is a 25-acre wooded area where a mineral springs resort once stood. Larry Lawrence Antique Cars and Parts features re-
stored and vintage vehicles, and auto memorabilia (exit 165 off I-30 East. 903/572-2589.
www.larrylawrence.com).
LAKES—Lake Bob Sandlin—This reservoir on the Big Cypress River offers marinas, fishing, camping, cabins and boat ramps. Parks include Bob Sandlin State Park and Titus County Park. South of Mount Pleasant, also accessible from Pittsburg. Lake Cypress Springs is adjacent (see MOUNT VERNON). Monticello Reservoir—This companion impoundment
to Lake Bob Sandlin is popular for bass fishing. Parks offer boat ramps, picnicking and camping. Eight miles south- west of Mount Pleasant via F.M. 127. 214/812-8699. Welsh Reservoir—This impoundment offers a boat
ramp and fishing access. Southeast of Mount Pleasant off F.M. 1735 Also accessible from Pittsburg.
LAKE BOB SANDLIN STATE PARK—The lake offers great bass fishing and is a popular destination for the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex. Enjoy boating, hiking and wildlife viewing. Campers choose from water/electric sites, screened shelters or limited-use cabins. Admission charge. Twelve miles south of Mount Pleasant on F.M. 21.
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903/572-5531.
www.tpwd.state.tx.us/state-parks/ lake-bob-sandlin.
MASTER GARDENS NATURE TRAIL—This work in prog- ress has demonstration beds filled with Texas superstars. Enjoy an East Texas nature trail, iris beds, rainwater harvest- ing, bluebird houses, sunflower bed and wetland bogs. 1708 Industrial Road. At the Titus County Extension property.
MOUNT PLEASANT HISTORICAL MUSEUM—See a collection of photographs from the original pioneers of town, Caddo artifacts, old farm implements and other items. 213 N. Madison. 903/575-4180.
www.mpcity.net.
NORTHEAST TEXAS BLUEBIRD TRAIL—A self-guided tour through country roads in Titus County follows an established trail of bluebird nesting places. Map and directions available at chamber of commerce. 1604 N. Jefferson 903/572-8567.
SWEET SHOP USA CHOCOLATE FACTORY TOUR— Visitors will see kettles bubbling with fresh chocolate, caramel or toffee. Watch as chocolatiers roll, dip and decorate each truffle by hand. 1316 Industrial Road. 800/222-2269.
www.sweetshopusa.com.
TITUS COUNTY PARK—On the south shore of Lake Mon- ticello, this park offers a boat-launching ramp, camping and picnic areas, electrical hookups and a dump station. Day-use and camping fees. About 10 miles southwest of Mount Pleasant via F.M. 127 to town of Monticello; south on local road to the park and lake. 903/572-2398.
NACOGDOCHES POP. 33,903
ALT. 283 MAP M-22/FF-2
NACOGDOCHES CONVENTION AND VISITORS BUREAU: 200 E. Main St. 888/653-3788.
www.visitnacogdoches.org.
The “Oldest Town in Texas” is named for the Caddo tribe that once lived in the area. It remained a Caddo settlement until 1716 when Spain established a mission there. In 1779, it received a designation from Spain as a “pueblo,” or town, and Antonio Gil Y’Barbo, a prominent Spanish trader, was named Lieutenant. Governor. For more than 100 years, Nacogdoches was the major eastern gateway to Texas. While six flags have flown over Texas, nine flags, includ-
ing those of three abortive republics, flew over Nacogdo- ches. Numerous landmarks and museums pay tribute to the town’s historic past, which make it a popular tourist destination today. The city also is home to Stephen F. Austin State University. Annual events include the Azalea Trail, Texas Blueberry Festival, Freedom Fest and Nine Flags Festival.
DURST-TAYLOR HISTORIC HOUSE & GARDENS— This 1835 home was occupied by several great Texas pioneers. The house reflects the 1840s-60s, when the Blackburn family lived there. The grounds include a black- smith shop, smokehouse and historic gardens. Donations welcome. 304 North St. 936/560-4443.
LAKES—Lake Nacogdoches—Lake parks have boat ramps and a nature trail. Activities include fishing, picnick- ing and swimming. No camping is allowed. About nine miles west of Nacogdoches on F.M. 225. 936/559-2935. Lake Naconiche—On Naconiche and Telesco creeks,
Located 14 miles northeast of Nacogdoches off Texas 59. 936/559-9038. Sam Rayburn Reservoir, see JASPER.
LANANA CREEK TRAIL—The historic trail runs five-plus miles along Lanana Creek, following paths once used by Caddo Indians and Spanish Explorers. Begins at Liberty Hall on East Main Street.
MILLARD’S CROSSING HISTORIC VILLAGE—On 37 acres north of the city, this reconstructed village has a sampling of East Texas architecture from a simple log cabin to the Victorian era, all furnished with antiques. Admission
charge. 6020 North St. (U.S. 59 north). 936/564-6631.
NACOGDOCHES COUNTY MASTER GARDENERS DEMONSTRATION GARDEN—The seven-acre garden demonstrates the many aspects of ornamental gardening, fruit and vegetable production, or turf grass management. Free. Corner of East Main Street and University Drive. 888/653-3788.
OAK GROVE CEMETERY—Graves date from 1837. Several have interesting monuments. Four signers of the Texas Declaration of Independence, including Thomas J. Rusk, are buried here. On North Lanana Street at Hospital Street.
OLD NACOGDOCHES UNIVERSITY BUILDING—The 1859 Greek Revival building housed a university chartered by the Republic. Today, it houses a museum dedicated to education in Texas during the 19th century along with items from its time as a Confederate Hospital. Mound and Hughes streets on Washington Square. 936/569-7292.
OLD STONE FORT—In 1936, original stones from Don Antonio Gil Y’Barbo’s 1779 house were used to build the present structure on the Stephen F. Austin University campus. This landmark contains an exhibit on the history of the house plus changing exhibits. 936/468-2408.
PINEYWOODS NATIVE PLANT CENTER—The 39-acre center is home to endangered-plant research and the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Demonstration Garden, a satel- lite of the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center in Austin. 2900 Raguet St. On the north side of SFASU campus. 936/468-1832.
RAILROAD DEPOT—The Houston East and West Texas Railway came to town in 1883, Southern Pacific Railroad purchased HE&WT in 1899. In 1911, SPR built the current depot after a fire burned down the original building. Passenger service stopped in 1954. 101 Old Tyler Road. Corner of West Main and Old Tyler Road. 936/560-4441.
RUBY M. MIZE AZALEA GARDEN—Texas’ largest azalea garden features thousands of azaleas spread over eight forested acres. Peak bloom time is late March-first week of April. South of the SFA Johnson Coliseum on University Drive. 936/468-1832.
STEPHEN F. AUSTIN MAST ARBORETUM—Started in 1985, this was the first arboretum at a university in Texas. It includes 19 acres of rare trees, shrubs, vines and ground covers; a children’s garden along the Lanana Creek Trail; and the Ruby M. Mize Azalea Garden. Wilson Drive north of the SFA Intramural Fields. 936/468-1832.
STERNE-HOYA HOUSE MUSEUM & LIBRARY—The house was built in 1830 by Adolphus Sterne, a prominent merchant and Texas revolution leader. Collection in- cludes Hoya objects from the Victorian era, plus Sterne objects from the Empire period. A small reference library is available. Donations welcome. 211 S. Lanana St. 936/560-5426.
NEW LONDON POP. 1,022
ALT. 507 MAP K-21
OVERTON-NEW LONDON AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: 121 E. Henderson St. 903/834-3542.
www.onlchamber.org.
The name New London was chosen, since there was a post office already named London in Texas. A tragic school ex- plosion occurred in 1937. A Texas granite cenotaph was placed in front of the new school.
LAKES—Lake Tyler and Lake Tyler East, see TYLER.
LONDON MUSEUM AND TEA ROOM—Located across from the rebuilt school, this small museum recalls the horror of the 1937 school explosion that rocked the nation. Almost 300 children and teachers were killed and displays reminders from that day. A tearoom serves light lunches. Admission charge. On Texas 42 across from the school. 903/895-4602.
www.newlondon
school.org/Museum.htm.
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