Established in 1850, Waskom was originally known as Powellton. The name changed to Waskom Station in 1872 to honor the man who was instrumental in bringing the Southern Pacific Railroad through the community. Waskom Gas Field was discovered in 1924.
Be sure to check out the New Waskom Cafe, Holly Berry Restaurant and Tea Room, and the Senior Citizens Arts and Crafts Shop. Each are conveniently located on U.S. 80 in the heart of the town.
In East Texas near the Texas-Louisiana state line on Interstate Highway 20 East, one of the 12
Waskom, TX Information CentersPart old-fashioned general store, part museum, this establishment offers a wide variety of merchandise as well as nostalgia. Store has been used in several Disney films. On F.M. 134, west 3
Waskom, TX Historic SitesA Texas Nature Conservancy Preserve of 2,138 acres. Exhibits a curious intermingling of various forest and wetland communitie...
First Monday Trade Days offers all sorts of wares, antiques, and collectibles. Camping facilities available with hookups and ...
994-acre scenic playground is in one of finest forested sections of Texas. Facilities include camping, picnicking, nature tra...
Native stone monument commemorates victims of East Texas' worst Indian depredation, erected on spot where massacre took place...
Exceptional scenery of forested hills and streams lies along U.S. 69, Texas 21 (El Camino Real), and numerous local roads aro...