information, contact Industry Historical Society at 979/357-2772.
HISTORIC INDUSTRY GIN—A cotton gin, built here in 1857, operated for 117 years before a more modern facility was built next door. Today, the property is home to a park and museum. 725 Main St. 979/203-3760.
KNOLLE DOCTOR OFFICE—See original instruments and medical artifacts used by the town physician from 1886 to the 1920s. 9021 F.M. 109 N. 979/357-2772.
LINDEMANN STORE MUSEUM—Features original 1880s fixtures and a collection of items sold during the store’s 177 years in operation. 2227 Main St. 979/357-2772.
LINDEMANN-OTT HOUSE—This 1870 home was original- ly a bakery and later became the Lindemann Store. 2207 Main St. 979/357-2772.
IRVING POP. 225,291
ALT. 470 MAP J-18/TT-6
IRVING CONVENTION AND VISITORS BUREAU: 500 W. Las Colinas Blvd. 972/252-7476 or 800/247-8464.
www.irvingtexas.com.
Local historians think the city was named for author Wash- ington Irving. The thriving city is on the western edge of Dallas and east of DFW International Airport. It’s home to North Lake College and the University of Dallas. A herd of five marble cows, sculpted by Harold Clayton,
can be seen along Texas 114 near Rochelle Road. Visit Mandalay Canal and experience a gondola ride. 972/506-8037.
www.gondola.com.
IRVING ARTS CENTER—Includes four galleries that fea- ture local art and traveling exhibits, as well as two theaters and a sculpture garden. 3333 N. MacArthur Blvd. 972/252-7558.
www.irvingartscenter.com.
MUSTANGS OF LAS COLINAS & MUSEUM EXHIBIT— Created by wildlife artist Robert Glen, this sculpture of nine horses galloping through a stream is the largest equestrian sculpture in the world and includes a museum exhibit. 5221 N. O’Connor Blvd., Ste. 110E. The exhibit is in the West Tower of Williams Square Plaza. The sculpture is just north of Texas 114. 972/869-9047.
www.mustangs
oflascolinas.com.
NATIONAL SCOUTING MUSEUM—This museum features interactive exhibits and a historical collection. It also boasts the largest collection of Norman Rockwell paintings under one roof, dating from 1918-76. Children age 4 and younger are admitted free. Admission charge. 1329 W. Walnut Hill Lane. 972/580-2100.
www.bsamuseum.org.
JEWETT POP. 1,263
ALT. 489 MAP M-19
JEWETT AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: 111 N. Robinson. 903/626-4202.
www.jewetttexas.org.
The Texas Legislature recognizes Jewett as the “Sculpture Capital of Texas,” known for having dozens of works in public areas and private galleries. The city park features sports courts, a playground, picnic areas and a walking trail. Events include the Fall Frolic in October and the Flea
Festival in April. The Jewett Flea Market is on the second full weekend of each month.
JEWETT HISTORICAL MUSEUM—This museum features items from the early years of Jewett, plus WWII memora- bilia. New collections are added several times a year. 103 N. Robinson St. In the Jewett Civic Center. 903/626-5353.
www.jewetttexas.org.
LAKE —Lake Limestone, see GROESBECK.
LEON COUNTY ART TRAIL—This collection features sculptures that change annually, plus works on permanent display at Eagle Scout Park. Brochures are available from the chamber of commerce.
www.jewetttexas.org.
IrvingArtsCenter.com 3333 N. MacArthur Blvd., Irving, TX 75062 • Open 7 days a week • Free parking 211 The Texas Heritage Museum is in Hillsboro.
KAUFMAN POP. 6,859
ALT. 440 MAP K-19
KAUFMAN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: 2311 S. Washington St. 972/932-3118.
www.kaufmantx.com.
This city southeast of the Dallas/Fort Worth metroplex is home to several historic churches and buildings. The his- toric town square, with its turn-of-the-century buildings, hosts the annual Scarecrow Festival held in October.
LAKE—Cedar Creek Reservoir, see ATHENS.
MEMORIAL PARK—This park is dedicated to local veterans of all wars and includes a 4/5-scale replica of the Vietnam Memorial Wall in Washington, D.C. 3700 S. Houston St.
KEENE POP. 6,259
ALT. 693 MAP K-17
KEENE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: 110 S. Old Betsy Road. 817/556-2995.
www.keenechamber.org.
This community was initially known as Elm Grove, but the post office that opened was called Keene. The General Conference of Seventh Day Adventists opened a school here to train ministers, and the assembly hall was built on the campus of Southwestern Union College. The school grew to become Southwestern Adventist University.
THE MUSEUM OF STUDENT LIFE—Exhibits include handcrafted items from the town’s early decades, an
extensive Biblical sanctuary exhibit and other historical items. Donations accepted. 300 N. College Drive on the university campus. 817/556-4731.
KILLEEN POP. 136,438
ALT. 833 MAP N-17/CC-6
KILLEEN CIVIC AND CONFERENCE CENTER AND CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU: 3601 South W.S. Young Dr.
www.visitkilleen.com.
On the edge of Fort Hood, Killeen also is home to Texas A&M Central Texas/Tarleton State University and Central Texas College. Killeen’s rich cultural diversity offers dining, shopping and entertainment options, from rodeos to stage performances. Community theater productions are held at the Vive Les Arts Theatre. The Killeen Area Heritage As- sociation sponsors historic exhibits at the Killeen City Hall, and at the Municipal Courts building. They also offer tours of the former Bethel Primitive Baptist Church, which fea- tures original handmade furnishings.
FORT HOOD—This Army post is staffed with the largest group of soldiers and fighting machines in the free world. It is home of the Army’s III Corps and 1st Cavalry Division. The 1st Cavalry Division Museum presents more than
150 years of cavalry uniforms, equipment and arms. Exhibits highlight the cavalry’s evolving role in conflicts since the Civil War. In Building 2218, 56th Street at 761st Tank Battalion Avenue. Visitors must check in at the main gate entrance from U.S. 190 west of Killeen. 254/287-3626. The 3rd Cavalry Regiment Museum features uni-
forms, equipment and other items tracing the history of the nation’s largest serving armored cavalry regiment from 1846 to present. In Building 419 on 761st Tank Destroyer Blvd. Visitors must check in at the main gate entrance from U.S. 190 west of Killeen. 254/287-8811.
LAKE—Stillhouse Hollow Lake—An Army Corps of Engineers impoundment of the Lampasas River. Parks offer boat ramps, marinas, fishing, picnicking and camp- ing. Between Killeen and Belton. Also accessible from Salado. 254/939-2461.
MAYBORN SCIENCE AND SPACE THEATER—Features a state-of-the-art digital planetarium and laser shows on a 60-foot dome. Bell Tower Drive at Academic Drive on the Central Texas College Campus. 254/526-1800.
www.starsatnight.org.
LA GRANGE POP. 4,781
ALT. 272 MAP Q-18
LA GRANGE VISITORS BUREAU: In the Old Fayette County Jail. 171 S. Main St. 979/968-3017.
www.visitlagrangetx.com.
This town arose where the Old Buffalo Trail, later known
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