C.E. Rogers & Son General Store
13300 FM 782 North • Henderson, TX 75652
Hwy. 43 from traffic stop toward Marshall
903-836-2166
Poened in 1889, the C.E. Rogers & Son General Store is one of the oldest and last general stores in East Texas. The store has changed with the time, but not by need. Washtubs still hang from the ceiling and sagging shelves hold washboards. mapGaston Museum-White Complex
6558 Highway 64 West • Henderson, TX 75652
Located in Joinerville, 6 Miles West of Henderson
903-847-2205
An area history museum that focuses on "Life in the East Texas Oil Field," and presents an annual living history education program the first Wednesday in October, to coincide with the discovery date of oil, October 3, 1930. The museum is 2.2 miles from East Texas Oil Field's Discovery Well, the Daisy Bradford #3 - which was the beginning of the "largest oilfield in the world." An oil field "tent house" converted to a permanent dwelling, with original furnishings is on site and open for public viewing. Also on site is a 1931 Dixie Service Station and a 1940's road side cafe, and White's Snack Shop building, which presently houses the museum. more... mapHoward-Dickinson House
501 South Main • Henderson, TX 75654
903-657-6925
The first brick home in Rusk County was built of hand-made bricks in 1854-1855 by bothers Dave and Logan Howard. With hand-wrought woodwork, the home was the first house in Rusk County to be iron-reinforced and have plastered walls. In an Italian architectural style, the home has six chimneys with fireplaces in the basement, first and second stories map
Depot Museum and Children's Discovery Center
514 North High Street • Henderson, TX 75652
903-657-4303
The Depot Museum Complex houses 11 historic structures from Rusk County's past, including an 1843 log cabin, a syrup mill, an outhouse, a dog trot home, a sawmill, and an oil derrick. Clustered on four acres, the oldest log cabin and only outhouse with historical marker in the state. The Children's Discovery Center offers 200 activities for children ages five to ten. more... map
Lake Striker
18950 CR 4256 South • Henderson, TX 75654
Take US 79 southwest 18 mi to lake signs
903-854-4559
Primarily emergent and floating native vegetation. Habitat in Striker Reservoir consists of standing timber, boat docks, and lily pads. Game fish are typically found around brush, points, boat docks, and creek channels. more... map
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