City Guide

Center

Founded in 1866 and named for its central location in Shelby County, Center’s economy is based on sawmills, plywood mills, timber, poultry, cattle, and processing of farm products.

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Let the road decide.

Plans are useful, but flexibility is where the real discoveries happen.

Scenic Drives

Many Forest Service Roads in Sabine National Forest offer exceptional scenery. One excellent route is to Shelbyville via Texas 87, F.M. 417 and F.M. 2694 (not shown on most maps)…

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Attractions

Things to Do in Center

Take the long way.

The best parts of the trip are usually the ones you didn't plan.

Sabine National Forest

Nearest entrance 11 miles SE on Texas 87.

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Make time for quiet places.

Not every destination needs noise to be meaningful.

Center Country Club

Course Access: Semi-PrivateHoles: 9Reserve Advance Tee Times: Yes

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Find your way.

There's no single right route, just the one that fits you.

Shelby County Courthouse

Erected more than 100 years ago, the picturesque 19th-century courthouse, with turrets and towers, is…

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Go a little further.

The next turn is often where things start to get interesting.

Shelby County Museum

Shelby County, one of the original counties in the Republic of Texas, is rich in…

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