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named Lone Star, for some reason the name was changed in honor
of Washington's estate. The town was named after Benjamin Cromwell
Franklin, the first Judge in the Republic of Texas. |
Mount Vernon
Attractions & Events include
The Franklin
County Museum is at 111 South South Kaufman, next to the Chamber
and in the former City Hall. Hours: Tuesday and Thursday 10:00 to
4:00. Saturday 10:00 to 12:00.
The Majors-Parchman
Farmstead at the corner of Kaufman and Tolbert will give you
an idea of a working farm circa 1883. Open Tuesday and Thursday
10 to 4. Phone: 903-537-4760.
The historic
downtown district includes a gazebo and town square where one
can shop and eat at places that has been in business since the turn
of the century. The public library is located in a restored turn-of-the-century
bank.
Events includes
the Countryfest held the second Saturday in October.
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Former
Franklin County jail, now the Old Jail Arts Center
Photo courtesy Barclay
Gibson, July 2002 |
Mount
Vernon Historic Church
Photo courtesy Lori
Martin, Novembert 2005 |
The
1894 Mount Vernon Depot, and Water Tower
Photo courtesy Lori
Martin |
Mount Vernon
Recreation
Lake Cypress Springs
- 10 miles south on FM115 and FM21, offers fishing, water sports,
camping and golf.
The lake is
surrounded by public parks: Dogwood Park, Walleye Park, Overlook
Park, Mary King Park, and W. D. Guthrie Park. The Cypress Creek
Country Club offers a 9-hole golf course and a restaurant.
Mount
Vernon Tourist Information
Franklin
County Chamber of Commerce - 903-537-4365.
109 South Kaufman Street, Mount Vernon, TX 75457.
A historic homes driving tour is available at the chamber.
http://www.mt-vernon.com/~chamber/
Mount
Vernon Hotels > Book Your
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People:
Tallest
Rebel by Mike Cox
The first time the Yankees soldiers saw Henry Clay Thruston charging
toward them through the clouds of black powder smoke they must have
rubbed their eyes in disbelief. This gray-clad Johnny Reb towered
over the other fighting men like a pine tree growing next to a bush...
more
Mt. Vernon, home of the
tallest Civil War soldier (7'11", we have pictures!) His dogtrot
style home is still standing and is currently under renovation - just
received a state grant to turn it into a Visitor's Center. We have
a wealth of refurbished Historic properties.
GREAT SITE!!! - T Wims 9/18/2000 |
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