City Guide

Carthage

Carthage became the seat of Panola (an Indian word for cotton) County in 1848 when 100 acres were donated for the townsite. Today, Carthage is a center for gas and oil processing, petrochemicals, lumber mills, chicken processing, and small industries.

Carthage is also the birthplace of Tex Ritter and Jim Reeves.

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

Carthage Country Club

Course Access: Semi-PrivateHoles: 9Reserve Advance Tee Times: 7 days

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Things to Do in Carthage

Keep moving.

Even slow progress opens up new places and perspectives.

Panola County Heritage Museum

Historical exhibits, including antique dolls, old buggy, are in restored historic bank building on square.…

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Stay curious.

A small detour can turn into something worth remembering.

Panola County Historical Jail Museum

Historical building; La Grone Family History Center; genealogical library, history of law enforcement in east…

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Leave room for the unexpected.

The best parts of a trip rarely show up on an itinerary.

Texas Country Music Hall of Fame and Tex Ritter Museum

New $2.2 million, 13,000-square foot facility that pays tribute to Texans who have made an…

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Reeves Memorial

A life-sized statue of Jim Reeves commemorates the Panola County native who became one of…

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