Region: Piney Woods
Named by a Caddo tribe that was attracted to the area by the mineral springs.
In the early 1900s, the town attracted resort visitors to the red mineral
springs. Today, it is a commercial center for manufacturing and poultry
industries. It also is home to Northeast Texas Community College and the Whatley
Center for the Performing Arts, a 570-seat instructional theater with
performances and art exhibits through the year. 903/434-8181. www.ntcc.edu.
More than 17,000 acres of boating, fishing, camping, parks and skiing are
found on lakes Bob Sandlin, Monticello and Welsh—all famed for producing
outstanding crappie, catfish and state record catches of largemouth bass.
Dellwood Park, off Texas 49 East, is a 25-acre wooded area where a mineral
springs resort once stood.
Nearby West New Hope Methodist Church, built in 1909, includes a mural on the
back interior wall painted by local artist David Freeman. 903/524-2312,
903/572-3917.
Larry Lawrence Antique Cars and Parts is housed in a building that resembles
an antique gas station. Visitors may find restored and vintage vehicles, plus
auto memorabilia. On I-30 East, Exit 165. 903/572-2589. www.larrylawrence.com.
Mount Pleasant is a Texas Main Street City. The historic downtown district
hosts an abundance of specialty gift and antique shops, tearooms, the Titus
County Courthouse, the Titus County Veterans Memorial, Bell Tower and the
Confederate Monument.