This museum, housed in a former City Hall/Fire Station/Jail built in 1884,
underwent a complete interior renovation in 2000. Visitors enter the exhibit
area through an 1870s log cabin, original to Cooke County. Changing exhibits
focus on different aspects of pioneer life and the county's history, from Native
American life to the Civil War, cattle drives, immigrants, discovery of oil, the
formation of the Gainesville Community Circus and construction of Camp Howze
during WWII.
Several pieces of stained glass dating to the early 20th century are on
permanent display, including a large skylight that is the focal point of the
museum. A series of advertising mirrors from the same era also are shown. The
building is a Recorded Texas Historic Landmark. Open 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Tue.–Fri.
and 2–5 p.m. Sat. 210 S. Dixon St. 940/668-8900. mortonmuseum@att.net. www.mortonmuseum.org.
City: Gainesville
Region: Prairies and Lakes
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City: Canyon
Region: Panhandle Plains
Lakes near Dallas
City: Dallas
Region: Prairies and Lakes
Lake Conroe Park
City: Conroe
Region: Piney Woods
Galveston Island Beach
City: Galveston
Region: Gulf Coast
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City: San Antonio
Region: South Texas Plains
Devil’s Backbone
City: Wimberley
Region: Hill Country
Balmorhea State Park
City: Balmorhea
Region: Big Bend Country
