De Leon
De Leon was established in 1881 by the Houston and Texas Central Railroad and named so due to its close proximity to the Leon River. De Leon is home to Texas’ Largest Fruit Farm, the largest peanut shelling plant in the U.S., and more than 10,000 acres of pecan trees used for pecan production.
The area is popular with hunters searching for doves, quail, deer and turkeys plentiful during season. Fishing and water activities are popular on nearby Lake Proctor. Also, don’t miss the ‘Weeping Oak,’ the town’s great oak tree, which has been featured in “Ripley’s Believe It or Not,” that has limbs growing downward.
Texas’ Oldest Peach and Melon Festival is held Tues. – Sat. during the first full week in August.
Denver City Historical Museum
Five large murals painted on the outside of walls of a refurbished elementary school highlight the entry to museum. Exhibits include oilfield items, farm and ranching equipment, dentist tools, pharmacy…
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Yoakum County Park
A party house and RV campsites are available for a small rental fee. The park…
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A party house and RV campsites are available for a small rental fee. The park…
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