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A WorldWeb.com travel guide to Museums in Texas Rolling Plains, Texas.
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    Moran Historical Museum
    Located in the former First Christian Church building, the Moran museum has exhibits that focuses on the genealogy of a ranching and the local oil boom.
    Address: Water Street Moran  TX  USA
     

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    Anson Jones Museum
    Only open on Sundays, this museum is dedicated to the founder of the Anson town site, Dr. Anson Jones. The museum has a variety or memorabilia including a detailed miniature-model of town square as it was in 1904 and Dr. Jones' desk.
    Address: 1302 Avenue K Anson  TX  USA
    Telephone 1 325 823-3683 
     

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    Frontier Texas Abilene

    The middle of an attack by Indians, a card game shoot-out or a buffalo stampede, Frontier Texas recreates historic Texas for visitors to relive. The 14,000 square-foot facility on 6.4 acres in downtown Abilene uses technology to entertain and educate guests about the elaborate history of the Texas region.
    Address: 625 North First Street Abilene  TX  USA  79601
    Telephone 1 325 437-2800 
     

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    Depot Library and Museum Crowell
    The Sante Fe Depot, built in 1908, is home to the Crowell Public Library and Museum. The museum educates visitors on the local history and has an extensive collection dedicated to Cynthia Ann Parker who was kidnapped by Comanche Indians and eventually lived with them for over 25 years. The depot is open Monday to Friday.
    Address: 203 N. Main Street Crowell  TX  USA
     

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    12th Armored Division Memorial Museum Abilene

    This museum serves as a dedication to the 12th Armored Division that served in the second world war. Its goal is to be a teaching museum preserving the memory of the division and educating children through the use of historical artifacts. The museum also studies the affect of the war on American civilization.
    Address: 1289 North 2nd Street Abilene  TX  USA  79601
    Send an Email Send an Email (3) Telephone 1 325 677-6515 
     

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    Z. I. Hale Museum Winters
    Named after the optometrist who passed away and donated the building, the Hale Museum has exhibits about the history of the Winters area. There are a variety of exhibits including a horse-drawn hearse from 1906, quilts, dolls and a Missouri-Pacific Railroad caboose. The museum is open from Thursday through Saturday each week.
    Address: 242 W. Dale Street Winters  TX  USA
    Telephone 1 325 754-2036 
     
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    Hill County Old Jail Museum Goldthwaite
    This museum is located in an authentic historic jail building. They showcase exhibits and artifacts that relate to the history of the jail and justice system in the county.
    Address: Courthouse Square Goldthwaite  TX  USA
     

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    Hills County Museum
    Visitors to Goldthwaite can stop in at the Hills County Museum Monday through Friday. The museum has replica pioneer rooms, photographs and a variety of artifacts pertaining to the Hill County's history.
    Address: . Goldthwaite  TX  USA
    Telephone 1 325 648-6212 
     

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    Coke County Museum Robert Lee
    A historic house built in 1907 filled with equipment, antiques and exhibits donated or loaned by county residents is home to the Coke County Museum. Visitors can view the various exhibits Wednesdays from 3 to 5 pm.
    Address: . Robert Lee  TX  USA
     

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    Jack County Museum Jacksboro
    The Jacksboro Museum is located within the oldest house in the entire Jacks County. The house has original rooms with period-furniture showcasing the lifestyle of the past and a room dedicated to veterans of the county. Visitors can see the museum Fridays and Saturdays or by appointment.
    Address: 237 W. Belknap Jacksboro  TX  USA  76458
    Telephone 1 940 567-5410 
     

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    Comanche County Museum
    Located in a historic building on the west edge of town this museum educated visitors about the local indigenous people and the history of the county.
    Address: Moorman Road Comanche  TX  USA
     

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    Robert E. Howard Museum Cross Plains

    This museum is the restored home of the author Robert E. Howard. He is most popular for creating the character Conan the Barbarian. The museum has written manuscripts, pieces of work and presents his home as he lived in it for guests to explore.
    Address: P.O. Box 534 Cross Plains  TX  USA  76443
     

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    Knox County Museum Benjamin
    The town of Benjamin is home to the county museum which explores the history and settlement of the Panhandle region. Exhibits include a barbed-wire collection and many relics from the past.
    Address: . Benjamin  TX  USA
     

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    Katy Depot Museum Burkburnett
    Guests can explore their way through an old train depot from the oil-boom era learning about the history of the Burkburnett boom. At one time over 20 trains a day traveled between Burkburnett and Wichita Falls, this museum has photos, memorabilia and equipment from that time.
    Address: Downtown Burkburnett  TX  USA
     

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    Eastland County Jailhouse Museum
    This museum tell the history and events that took place in the jail. There are several exhibits which educate visitors about public lynchings in Texas.
    Address: 210 W. White Street Eastland  TX  USA
     

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    Wichita Falls Museum and Art Center
    This museum has exhibits pertaining to the history of Wichita Falls and the surrounding Texas region. There is also an art center part of the museum that showcases the works of famous artists.
    Address: #2 Eureka Circle Wichita Falls  TX  USA  76308
    Telephone 1 940 692-0923 
     

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    Breckenridge Aviation Museum

    The aviation museum features planes from the Second World War. The planes, part of the West Texas Wing of the Confederate Air Force, are located at the Stephens County Airport.
    Address: Stephen County Airport Breckenridge  TX  USA
    Telephone 1 254 559-3201 
     

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    Texas Cowboy Museum Stamford
    Located across from the chamber of commerce building, this museum has artifacts and exhibits about the history of Texas' cowboys. Pieces include work by noted cowboy artists, artifacts and living quarters. The museum is open Monday to Friday from 8 am until 5 pm.
    Address: 113 S. Wetherbee Street Stamford  TX  USA
     

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    Old City Light Plant Electra
    This large brick building was constructed during the depression and housed all of the electrical equipment to power the community's electric grid. Now the building serves as a museum where visitors can see the inner-workings of a historic power building.
    Address: . Electra  TX  USA
    Telephone 1 940 495-3758 
     

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    Grace Museum

    The Grace Museum is composed of three different museums in the historic Grace Hotel in Abilene. These are the Art Museum, the History Museum and the Children's Museum.
    Address: 102 Cypress Street Abilene  TX  USA  79601
    Telephone 1 325 673-4587 
     

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    Graham Street Antiques Tuscola
    Graham Street provides a chance to experience and learn about the diverse history of the Tuscola area and county through antiques. The museum has photographs, artifacts and historical documents for visitors to see Thursday through Saturday afternoons.
    Address: 402 Graham Street Tuscola  TX  USA  79562
    Telephone 1 325 554-7488 
     

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    Old Post Office Museum and Art Center Graham
    Located in the historic downtown square this museum is located in Graham's original post office that was built in the 1930's. It presents exhibits that include local and state-renown artists.
    Address: 510 Third Street Graham  TX  USA
    Telephone 1 940 549-6182 
     

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    The Heart of Texas Historical Museum

    This museum is located in the historic McCulloch County Jail that was constructed in 1910 and served as a correctional facility until 1974. The museum has several exhibits that portray the history and importance of the county.
    Address: Main and High Street Brady  TX  USA
    Telephone 1 325 597-0526 
     

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    Roaring Ranger Museum
    The Roaring Ranger Museum presents visitors with photos, artifacts and information about the 1917 oil boom that produced four times the wealth of the Californian Gold Rush. The museum has free admission.
    Address: 121 South Commerce Ranger  TX  USA
    Telephone 1 254 647-3091 
     

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    The Red River Valley Museum in Vernon

    This museum has numerous permanent and rotating exhibits. Visitors can enjoy the chance to see the history of ranching, science exhibits and a large trophy-game room with over 140 animals.
    Address: 4600 College Dr Vernon  TX  USA  76384
    Telephone 1 940 553-1848 
     

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    Felty Outdoor Oil Museum Burkburnett
    On Gresham road, this outdoor area has rare equipment from the height of the oil boom. There are numerous pieces of equipment on display that were used to drill, clean and maintain wells.
    Address: Gresham Road Burkburnett  TX  USA
     

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    1890 Jail Museum Henrietta

    Getting locked away in jail for a few hours can be an enjoyable experience for visitors of the jail museum in Henrietta. The 1890 jail house allows visitors to see the jail cells as they were back then and explore artifacts, antiques and photographs.
    Address: 214 W. Ikard Street Henrietta  TX  USA  76365
    Telephone 1 940 538-5655 
     

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    Dr. Pepper Bottling Co. Dublin
    The first franchise in the popular Dr. Pepper chain, the Dublin bottling plant opened in 1891 and is still producing the drink using the original recipe with pure sugar cane instead of artificial sweeteners. The museum features memorabilia and exhibits on the history of the plant. In the gift shops visitors can purchase gifts and the original-recipe Dr. Pepper.
    Address: 221 S. Patrick Dublin  TX  USA
    Telephone 1 254 445-3939 
     

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    Colorado City Historical Museum
    This museum has a collection of artifacts that pertain to the history of western Texas. Visitors get a chance to view the homes, equipment and lifestyle that Texans use to have.
    Address: Locust and Third Street Colorado City  TX  USA
     

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