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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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Whether you like quaint cabins, five-star hotels or even rustic dude-ranch digs, there’s always a place to sleep in style.

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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

City is near the eastern edge of the forest. Double Lake Recreation Area offers camping facilities near a small lake (not found on most maps) in the forest. Park also features two picnic areas—one free and one a nominal charge. Enjoy fishing, swimming and hiking trails. U.S. Forest Service: 936/344-6205.

City: Coldspring
Region: Piney Woods

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