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Depot Museum and Children's Discovery Center in Henderson
Photographer: Kevin Stillman

Depot Museum And Children's Discovery Center

Restored 1901 Missouri Pacific Railroad depot houses a county history museum in an old waiting room and office. Warehouse portion is a hands-on learning center for children ages 3 to 11. A restored 1908 "Arnold Outhouse," an ornate, gingerbread-style, "three-holer"—the first in the state to receive a historical marker—is on the grounds. The grounds also include a restored 1841 log cabin, a barn, broom shop, 1881 doctor's office and restored 1880s dogtrot cabin. Open 9 a.m.–5 p.m. Mon.–Fri. and 9 a.m.–1 p.m. Sat. Closed national and state holidays. Admission charge. 514 N. High St. 903/657-4303.

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514 N. High St.
Henderson, Texas
75652
Phone: 903/657-4303

Hours

Open 9 a.m.–5 p.m. Mon.–Fri. and 9 a.m.–1 p.m. Sat. Closed national and state holidays.

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According to Hico legend, Billy the Kid wasn't killed by Pat Garrett, but died of a heart attack on his way to the Hico News Review office at age 90. No matter how Ollie L. "Brushy Bill" Roberts, alias Billy the Kid, died, the legend lives on. Museum on Pecan Street features related memorabilia. 114 North Pecan St. Open 10 a.m.–4 p.m. Thu.–Sat. and 1–4 p.m. Sun. 254/796-2523, 800/361-HICO. contact@hico-tx.com. www.billythekidmuseum.com.

City: Hico
Region: Prairies and Lakes

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