Attractions

Complex has 15 historic structures that tell the history of the last 50 years of the Texas frontier. Visitors tour three historic areas set in 1883, 1905 and 1925, built around the original 1879 Old Taylor County Courthouse and Jail. Buildings include pioneer log cabins, medical display, barbershop, railroad depot with working telegraph system, blacksmith shop, 1925 two-room schoolhouse, bank and gas station. Farm and domestic equipment, firearms and Native American artifacts are on display in wagon barn and village museum. Tours include a sound wand. The Texas History Store has Texas gifts and books. Short video on history of area in visitor's center. Rest rooms, picnic area and playground. Open Memorial Day–Labor Day 10 a.m.–6 p.m. Mon.–Sat. and noon–6 p.m. Sun.; Labor Day–Memorial Day 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Mon.–Sat. and noon–5 p.m. Sun. Closed on inclement weather days and major holidays. Admission charge. 325/572-3365. www.tfhcc.com.