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W.H. Ford College/Powell Hotel Museum

Located on the Historic Courthouse Square, the museum represents the education and culture of Newton County beginning in 1889. Open 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Tue. and Thu. and 10 a.m.–3 p.m. Wed. plus other times by appointment. 105 Court Street 409/379-5527, 409/379-2109. www.newton-texas.com.

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105 Court Street
Newton, Texas
75966
Phone: 409/379-5527
Fax: 409/379-2109

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Hours

Open 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Tue. and Thu. and 10 a.m.–3 p.m. Wed. plus other times by appointment.

Featured Attraction

The Red River County Historical Society owns two homes and the Red River County Jail Museum. Miss Belle's House is one of the oldest existing structures in the county. Built in 1874, the house is a combination of Greek Revival and Victorian architecture. The Lennox house, built in 1898, is a Victorian-style design. The two houses and museum are normally open during events in the city. 903/427-2645.

City: Clarksville
Region: Prairies and Lakes

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With so many amazing things to do in Texas, there’s not enough room to feature them all. So check out some popular attractions to see just how much fun your Texas vacation can be.

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Billy Bob's Texas
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Region: Prairies and Lakes

Caddo Mounds State Historic Site
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Galveston Island Beach
City: Galveston
Region: Gulf Coast

River Walk
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Devil’s Backbone
City: Wimberley
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Big Bend National Park
City: Big Bend National Park Area
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