Events include the World Championship Fiddlers’
Festival and Regional Steak Cook-Off in June and Christmas in Crockett in November.
DAVY CROCKETT NATIONAL FOREST —Named for the legendary pioneer, the forest contains woodlands, streams, recreation areas and wildlife habitats. Big Slough Wilderness Area is within the forest. The nearest entrance is about 10 miles east on Texas 7. 936/655-2299.
www.fs.usda.gov/detail/texas/ about-forest/districts/?cid=fswdev3_008441.
DAVY CROCKETT SPRING AND BREWER PARK —Davy Crockett and a small detachment of men camped here on their way to defend the Alamo. A historical plaque marks the site where the spring still flows. The six flags of Texas fly over the park, and the 1850s Strode- Pritchett log cabin is in the park. West Goliad Street at underpass (intersection of Texas 7 and 21) part of El Camino Real de los Tejas. 963/544-2359.
HOUSTON COUNTY VISITORS CENTER MUSEUM — Housed in the 1909 railroad depot, the museum features early farm implements, an old newspaper press, railroad memorabilia dating from 1872 and the history of the first county of the Republic of Texas, formed June 12, 1837. 101 S. First St. 936/544-9520 or 936/544-5507.
LAKE — Houston County Lake — This impoundment on Little Elkhart Creek offers boating, fishing, picnicking and camping. About seven miles northwest of Crockett via F.M. 229. 877/544-8466.
MISSION TEJAS STATE PARK —See GRAPELAND.
MONROE-CROOK HOUSE —This elegant Greek Revival house was built in 1854 by Armistead Thomson Monroe, a local merchant and great-nephew of President James Monroe. The house reflected the style of homes in Virginia. Admission charge. 707 E. Houston Ave. 936/544-2359.
DAINGERFIELD POP. 2,608
ALT. 402 MAP J-22
DAINGERFIELD CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: 102 Coffey St. 903/645-2646.
www.daingerfieldtx.net.
This town is the seat of Morris County—one of the smallest in Texas.
DAINGERFIELD STATE PARK —Stay in recently renovated cabins or camp beneath towering loblolly pines and dense oaks that edge the 80-acre lake. Paddleboat rentals and picnicking are offered. Admission charge. Two miles east of Daingerfield on Texas 49. 903/645-2921.
www.tpwd.texas.gov/ state-parks/daingerfield.
GILMER POP. 5,127
SCENIC DRIVE —Take Texas 155 north, six miles to Barnwell Mountain roadside park and overlook. Most roads in the area offer a mixture of pine and hardwood forests, along with pastures, rich in fall color and spring wildflowers.
UPSHUR COUNTY LIBRARY —Includes a genealogy department and War of the Rebellion materials for Civil War research. 702 W. Tyler St. 903/843-5001.
GLADEWATER POP. 6,563
ALT. 333 MAP K-21
GLADEWATER CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: 215 N. Main. 903/845-5501.
www.gladewaterchamber.org.
Settlers from an earlier community called St. Clair moved a few miles east to the railroad in 1872. In 1931, oil was discovered, and the population boomed. (One of Texaco’s first derricks and pumping units is preserved in the 100 block of W. Commerce along
with a historical marker.) The “Antique Capital of East Texas” boasts several antique shops. Events include the East Texas Gusher Days in April,
the Gladewater Round Up in June, and the Gladewater Arts and Crafts Festival each September.
THE GLADEWATER MUSEUM —Housed in a 1930s-era art deco-style building, the museum depicts the city’s rich and colorful heritage. 116 W. Pacific St. 903/845- 7608.
www.gladewatermuseum.org.
GLADEWATER SATURDAY NIGHT OPRY —Enjoy a country/western music and comedy show. A Gospel Jubilee show takes place once a month on Friday night. Admission charge. 108 E. Commerce St. 903/845- 3600.
www.thegladewateropry.com.
HELEN LEE ESTATE DAFFODIL GARDENS —The spectacular display of blooms draws visitors in early spring. 21600 C.R. 3103. 903/845-5780.
www.daffodilgarden.com.
LAKE — Lake Gladewater — This is an impoundment on
ALT. 415
MAP J-21
GILMER AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: 106 Buffalo St. 903/843-2413.
http://gilmerareachamber.wix.com/chamber.
More than 50 historical markers are found in the city and around the county. Markers on the courthouse lawn tell about the Cherokee Trace. Gilmer is part of the Texas Forest Trail Region.
Visit
http://texasforesttrail.com. The East Texas Yamboree in October pays homage
to the sweet potato and is one of the oldest annual festivals in Texas.
HISTORIC UPSHUR MUSEUM —Housed in the 1925 Gilmer Post Office, exhibits include Caddo artifacts, forestry, a model drilling rig, and the Yamboree. 119 Simpson St. 903/843-5483.
www.historicupshurmuseum.com.
LAKES — Ellison Creek Reservoir (Lone Star Lake) — This lake offers picnicking, swimming, boat ramp and fishing pier. Eight miles south of Daingerfield via U.S. 259 at Lone Star. 903/656-2311. Lake Gilmer — Lake activities include fishing, skiing,
riding personal watercrafts and duck hunting. 903/797-3034.
lakeglmr@etex.net.
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