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Located on
the corner of Quitman and Alexander streets, the Rubye
McKeown Park has a creek running through it (stocked each
fall with trout),
a
basketball court, shuffleboard, game table, walking trail
with exercise
equipment, butterfly garden, fenced
playground, pavilion, picnic tables and
grills.
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DINING |
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Arby’s |
309 W. Lennon (Hwy 69) |
(903) 473-3805 |
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Big Mouth Burgers |
Planters Street on the Square |
(903) 474-4444 |
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Chateau Bistro |
234 Quitman Street |
(903) 473-1909 |
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Chubby’s |
903 N. Texas (Hwy 19) |
(903) 473-3325 |
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Circle H BBQ |
On Hwy 69 |
(903) 473-2037 |
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Dairy Queen |
On Hwy 69 |
(903) 473-2236 |
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Don’s |
899 E. Lennon (Hwy 69) |
(903) 473-0035 |
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Donut Supreme |
On Hwy 69 |
(903) 474-2310 |
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Emory Livestock Café |
Hwy 19 |
(903) 473-2512 |
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Jiminez |
937 S. Hwy 19 |
(903) 473-3780 |
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Mira’s Kitchen |
on Texas Street |
(903) 473-3444 |
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Paesano’s Italian |
720 Lennon (Hwy 69) |
(903) 474-9750 |
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Pizza Pick-Up |
Hwy 69 behind Circle H |
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Pizza Pro |
886 E. Lennon (Hwy 69) |
(903) 473-4050 |
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Sonic |
211 E. Lennon (Hwy 69) |
(903) 474-9600 |
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Subway |
886 E. Lennon (Hwy 69) |
(903) 473-3999 |
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Ya’ll Come Back Café |
659 W. Lennon (Hwy 69) |
(903) 473-2224 |
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FISHING |
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LAKE FORK |
This project is located on Lake Fork Creek, a major
tributary of the Sabine River, about 5 miles west of
Quitman, Texas. The reservoir, owned and operated
by the Sabine River Authority of Texas, inundates
land in Wood, Rains and Hopkins counties.
Construction began in 1975, with final closure of
the dam in 1980. A total of 41,000 acres of land
were acquired for the project, giving the reservoir
an estimated surface area of 27,690 acres at
conservation pool level elevation 403.0 feet above
mean sea level and extends up Lake Fork Creek about
15 miles.
While Lake Fork is best known as the “Big Bass
Capital of Texas” for its world class bass fishing,
Lake Fork also offers some of the best crappie
fishing in the country. Brim fishing is also very
good, and the catfishing is nothing short of
phenomenal! |
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Lake Tawakoni |
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This water supply project of the Sabine River
Authority of Texas is located on the Sabine River
immediately above the old Iron Bridge crossing on FM
47, about 10 miles north of Wills Point, Texas. The
reservoir inundates land in Hunt, Rains, and Van
Zandt counties. Construction began in 1958.
The
project was funded through a water supply agreement
with the City of Dallas to provide water for
municipal and industrial purposes. The reservoir
storage capacity at 437.5 feet mean sea level
conservation pool level is 926,000 acre-feet (302
billion gallons).
In addition to its
use for water supply, Lake Tawakoni has become an
important recreation center. There are both public
and private facilities around the lake for swimming,
boating, picnicking, fishing, duck hunting and
camping.
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GOLF |
LAKE FORK GOLF COURSE
313 PR 5938, Emory, Texas 75440
(903) 473-3112
www.lakeforkgolfcourse.com |
THE LINKS AT LAND'S
END
285 PR 5980, Yantis, Texas
(903) 383-3290
www.golflakefork.com |
TAWAKONI GOLF CLUB
2104 E. St. Hwy 276
West Tawakoni, Texas 75474
(903) 447-2981 |
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POINTS OF INTEREST |
A.C. McMillian
African American Museum
418Texas Street, Emory, Texas 75440 |
Emory Cemetary
Alexander Street, Emory, Texas 75440 |
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Free Admission
The A.C. McMillan African American Museum has art,
culture and history. Artifact collections include
African artifacts, African American art and a
slavery collection.
Research collections include African Americans on
U.S. Postage stamps, Negro Baseball Leagues,
Reconstruction in Texas, the Rosenwald Schools in
the south and Buffalo Soldiers.
For
information, call 903-474-0083 |
The resting place of Emory Rains, whom our city and
county were named after! |
National Farmers
Union
Hwy
69 in Point, Texas |
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This landmark represents the National Farmers Union,
a general farm organization with a membership of
nearly 300,000 farm and ranch families throughout
the United States. |
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Cotton Pickin' Theater
(History and Entertainment!)
Hwy
69 in Point, Texas |
First Monday Trade Days
Canton, Texas 75103 |
Each Saturday night at 7:30 pm. / Regular Admission
$8.00
Enjoy the transformation of an old cotton gin into
an entertainment venue that offers performances each
Saturday night… while country music is the mainstay
at the gin, the second and fifth Saturday nights of
each month are dedicated to gospel music and on the
4th Saturday of each month, the Rural
American Idol pulls in contestants from
different areas, and different ages --- from 3 years
old to 85 years old!!!
For information, call 903-598-3809 or 903-598-3296 |
The world's largest outdoor trade days takes place
Thursday through Sunday before the first Monday
of every month in Canton, Texas. Every month,
thousands of vendors from across the country turn
this friendly East Texas community into a shopper's
paradise where you can find the rare antiques and
collectibles, furniture, fine home decor, arts and
crafts, clothing, jewelry, tools, produce, and much
more
For information, call (903) 567-6556
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THEATERS |
StarPlex Theater
621 Shannon Road, Sulphur Springs, Texas
(903) 885-2591
Web Site |
Majestic 12 Theater
1401 Joe Ramsey Blvd, Greenville, Texas 75402
(903) 455-5400
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