photography and sculpture focusing on artists primarily in the Southwest, especially Texans. 215 E. Tyler St. 903/753-8103.
www.lmfa.org.
R.G. LE TOURNEAU MUSEUM—Houses many of the famed industrialist’s patents and business artifacts; some of his early earth-moving equipment is displayed. Campus tours also are available. 2100 S. Mobberly Ave. On Le Tourneau University campus. 903/233-3675.
www.letu.edu/_Academics/library/museum.
LUFKIN POP. 36,656
ALT. 328 MAP M-22/JJ-1
LUFKIN CONVENTION AND VISITORS BUREAU: Located in the Angelina County Chamber of Commerce on Loop 287 and Chestnut Street. 936/633-0359.
www.visitlufkin.com.
This city also offers access to outdoor recreation in nearby national forests and the Sam Rayburn Reservoir. The chamber of commerce and many local businesses can provide recreational maps of the reservoir. Cassels-Boykin County Park has a courtesy pier and boat ramp access to the lake. Sites of historical interest are marked throughout
the city. It is home to Angelina Junior College. ANGELINA NATIONAL FOREST—See NATIONAL PARKS AND FORESTS. Nearest entrance is 14 miles southeast on U.S. 69.
The Texas Renaissance Festival, near Magnolia, includes jousting among its festivities.
musical roots as the birthplace of such notable musicians as Aaron “T-Bone” Walker and Scott Joplin. The Music City Texas Theater hosts first-class performers year-round, such as Jackson Browne, Merle Haggard, Robert Earl Keen and Don Henley. Annual events include the Wildflower Trails of Texas
and Cass County Championship Rodeo in April, Big Bird Crawfish Boil in May, Linden Arts and Wine Festival, and Winterfest Christmas Parade in December.
CASS COUNTY COURTHOUSE—Listed in the National Register of Historic Places, the antebellum-style courthouse, which dates to 1861, is the oldest continously used courthouse in Texas.
www.lindentexas.org.
PLEASANT HILL CENTER—This historical Rosenwald School is the only one in Cass County and one of 31 remaning in Texas. 2722 F.M. 1399. 903/826-2495.
www.pleasanthilltexas.org.
LIVINGSTON POP. 5,390
ALT. 194 MAP O-21
LIVINGSTON-POLK COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: 1001 U.S. 59 Loop N. 936/327-4929.
www.polkchamber.com.
This is a trade center for the prosperous lumber and agricultural district of the Trinity River Valley, and the seat of Polk County. It was established in 1846 and named by founder Moses L. Choate for his former home in Alabama. Oil was discovered here in the 1940s.
ALABAMA-COUSHATTA INDIAN RESERVATION— Nestled in the Big Thicket, the reservation is home to the Alabama and Coushatta, part of the Southern forest tribes. Sam Houston was influential in having the reservation created in the 1850s. Enjoy scenic camping areas, fishing lake and swimming. 936/563- 1100.
www.alabama-coushatta.com.
JONAS DAVIS CABIN—A historic log cabin was relocated downtown. 530 W. Church St.
LAKE—Lake Livingston—A Trinity River Authority reservoir, the lake has several parks, camps and marinas with camping, boating and fishing, including the state park. West of Livingston off U.S. 190. 936/365-2292.
www.trinityra.org.
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LAKE LIVINGSTON STATE PARK—On a 90,000- surface-acre lake, this park is an angler’s delight. It also offers horseback riding stables, an activity center and a swimming pool. Admission charge. About one mile south of Livingston; U.S. 59 via F.M. 1988 southwest; F.M. 3126 north to Park Road 65. 936/365-2201.
www.tpwd.texas.gov/state-parks/lake-livingston.
POLK COUNTY MUSEUM—The museum features Early American glassware, Native American artifacts, relics of early settlers, logging and sawmill town photos, Civil War weapons, textiles and archives. 514 W. Mill St. 936/327-8192.
http://users.livingston.net/~museum.
LONGVIEW POP. 82,314
ALT. 339 MAP K-22/FF-19
LONGVIEW CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU: 410 N. Center St. 903/753-3281.
www.visitlongviewtexas.com.
The town was settled in the early 1800s and was rapidly developed by planters from the Old South after 1850. Longview was named by railroad surveyors impressed by long-distance view from the top of Rock Hill. The city is home to Le Tourneau University.
GREGG COUNTY HISTORICAL MUSEUM—Housed in the historic 1910 bank building, the museum features local East Texas history, agriculture, communications and the military. It includes reproductions of early rooms and an exhibit on the 1894 Dalton Gang Robbery in Longview. Admission charge. 214 N. Fredonia. 903/753-5840.
www.gregghistorical.org.
HERITAGE PLAZA—Built on the site of the Gregg Hotel (1929), the second hotel owned and operated by Conrad Hilton, this historic park portrays Longview’s first 100 years on etched walls. It is used for community events and musical performances. In the city’s downtown district.
J.R. CURTIS MEMORIAL GARDEN FOR THE BLIND— On the grounds of the Maude Cobb Activity Complex, the garden provides a hands-on learning environment and surrounds a pond, fountain, ADA sidewalks, gazebo, wooden bridge and butterfly garden. 100 Grand Blvd. 903/237-1230.
LONGVIEW MUSEUM OF FINE ARTS—This museum houses a collection of paintings, drawings, prints,
DAVY CROCKETT NATIONAL FOREST—See NATIONAL PARKS AND FORESTS. Nearest entrance is about 11 miles west on Texas 94.
ELLEN TROUT ZOO—This fully accredited zoo shows a wide variety of animals and birds. It is known for its breeding programs for West African crowned crane and Louisiana pine snake. Admission charge. 402 Zoo Circle. 936/633-0399.
www.ellentroutzoo.com.
THE HISTORY CENTER—This archive center makes available the history of East Texas. It showcases some of the vast collections of documents and photographs. Free. 102 N. Temple in Diboll. 936/829-3543.
www.thehistorycenteronline.com.
MUSEUM OF EAST TEXAS—Housed in a historic 1905 Episcopal Church, the museum offers changing art, science and history exhibits. A permanent gallery of art features East Texas artists. Free. 503 N. Second. 936/639-4434.
www.metlufkin.org.
NARANJO MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY—Explore natural history through hands-on exhibits. 5104 S. First St. 936/639-3466.
www.naranjomuseum.org.
TEXAS FORESTRY MUSEUM—See early logging machinery, sawmill town exhibit, wildland fire fighting equipment, an old railroad depot, antique railroad and sawmill steam engines. The museum has forest lands, flora and fauna exhibits and a mini-woodland trail. Free. 1905 Atkinson Drive. 936/632-9535.
www.treetexas.com.
LUMBERTON POP. 12,743
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 railroad to serve the numerous sawmills and logging camps in southern Hardin County. It is located within the boundary of 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 backwater sloughs and swamps, carnivorous plants, mammals and water snakes, birds and flowers. It has eight miles of 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.texas.gov/state-parks/village-creek.
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