Shelby County Museum

Shelby County, one of the original counties in the Republic of Texas, is rich in history. The museum, a three-building complex, is filled with historical items from bearskins and bottles to spinning wheels and war bonnets. The museum is housed in the historic 1905 Weaver-Oates home at the corner of Thomas and Pecan sts., one block off the square.

Getting There & Details

Hours
Mon. - Fri. 1 - 4 p.m.
Address
Thomas and Pecan St.
Phone
936-598-3613
Map
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