Tatum was established in 1885 when the Santa Fe Railroad was built through the town. The townsite was donated by the Tatum family settlers in the area. Tatum was on the earlier Trammel's Trace, a prominent foot and horseback trail from Conway, Arkansas, to Nacogdoches. It is currently a trade center for lumber, farm and dairy enterprises. Tatum hosts excellent fishing in nearby lakes and streams and offers woodlands hunting as well.
On Martin Creek Lake with camping, rest rooms, showers and boat-launching ramp. Activities include fishing, swimming, boating, water skiing, and nature trails in scenic woodlands. Texas 43 southwest, F.M. 1716
Tatum, TX State ParksSurrounding Sam Rayburn Lake is approximately 6,000 acres of public hunting administered by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers....
Historical monuments and markers identify abundant sites including Sam Houston's law office, blocks of original Mexican town ...
Course Access: ResortHoles: 18Reserve Advance Tee Times: 7 days...
Nearest entrance about five miles east on F.M. 353. ...
A gift to the city from businessman Bo Pilgrim, the tower features four Paccard bells from France and a chapel that never clo...