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.

Reeves Memorial

A life-sized statue of Jim Reeves commemorates the Panola County native who became one of America's best loved country-Western singers, who died in a plane crash in 1964. Member of…

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Things to Do in Carthage

More road, less rush.

There's no need to hurry through something worth experiencing.

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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Not every place needs a reason.

Sometimes it's enough just to be there.

Panola County Historical Jail Museum

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

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The road is the experience.

Getting there is often the point, not just the outcome.

Panola County Heritage Museum

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

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Leave room for the unexpected.

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

Carthage Country Club

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

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