COMMERCE POP. 8,359
ALT. 516
MAP H-20
COMMERCE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: 1114 Main St. 903/886-3950.
www.commerce-chamber.com.
After t his town was incorporated, East Texas Normal College moved here from Cooper after the original school burned—today, the school is known as Texas A&M University-Commerce. The brick streets in historic downtown are lined with lampposts, benches, and live oak trees. The Westside Barber Shop, offers a glimpse of barbering in the early days. Commerce was named the “Bois d’arc Capital of
Texas” by the Texas Legislature. The second-largest bois d’arc tree in Texas—"Big Max”—is within the city limits. In September, the Bois d’Arc Bash celebrates these trees.
COOPER LAKE STATE PARK —See COOPER.
HERITAGE HOUSE —Built in 1927 as the home of the president of the university, this restored house in the National Register of Historic Places features many furnishings and artifacts from former presidents’ families and the adjoining Lyday Heritage Gardens. On Texas A&M-Commerce campus. 903/886-5712.
NORTHEAST TEXAS CHILDREN’S MUSEUM —Features hands-on activities for children, such as shopping in a grocery store, exploring a rainforest, flying an airplane, painting a masterpiece, or learning fractions by serving pizza. Admission charge. In the Watson Center building of Texas A&M-Commerce, Texas 50 at Culver Street. 903/886-6055.
http://netxcm.com.
TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY-COMMERCE PLANETARIUM —Features a state-of-the-art digital projection system with surround sound and reclining seats in the Science Building. Texas A&M-Commerce Science Building on West Neal Street. 903/468-8652.
www.tamuc.edu/communityOutreach/planetarium.
COOPER POP. 1,987
ALT. 495 MAP H-20
DELTA COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: 41 West Side Square 903/395-4314.
www.deltacounty.org.
Cooper is in the rich farming area between the North and South Sulphur rivers. Just south of town square is the historic McKinney home. Open by appointment only. Check with the chamber of commerce. The Delta County Library, 300 W. Dallas Ave.,
offers an outstanding genealogy department. Miller Drug features an old-fashioned soda fountain that has been in operation since 1925. Events include Delta County Fair and Barbecue
Cook-off in April and the Delta County Chiggerfest and 5K Run/Walk in October.
CLARA FOSTER SLOUGH MUSEUM —Hundreds of artifacts represent the people and history of Enloe, Texas, including railroad items, military memorabilia, and a research area. 4552 F.M. 198 W. 903/395-0539.
www.enloemuseum.blogspot.com.
COOPER LAKE STATE PARK —With 3,026 acres and 31 miles of shoreline, Cooper Lake offers a variety of land- and water-based recreational opportunities. Picnic, swim, explore developed trails, or boat and fish in the 19,300-acre lake. Overnight visitors can choose from shelters, and developed or primitive campsites, including equestrian sites. Admission charge. 903/395-3100 or 903/945-5256.
www.tpwd.texas.gov/state-parks/cooper-lake.
LAKE — Cooper Lake — Also known as Jim Chapman Lake, this Army Corps of Engineers reservoir is on the South Sulphur River. Cooper Lake State Park has units on both north and south sides of the dam that offer fishing, boat ramps, swimming, camping and picnic areas. Access from Cooper, Commerce and Sulphur Springs. 903/945-5256.
PATTERSON MEMORIAL DELTA COUNTY MUSEUM — In the restored Texas-Midland Railroad Depot. Collec- tion includes items and memorabilia related to early settlers in the county. 700 W. Dallas St. 903/395-4392.
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