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.
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 indelible mark the country music industry. Inductees include Waylon Jennings, Ernest Tubb, Lefty Frizzell, Kris…
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Reeves Memorial
A life-sized statue of Jim Reeves commemorates the Panola County native who became one of…
Learn more →Panola County Heritage Museum
Historical exhibits, including antique dolls, old buggy, are in restored historic bank building on square.…
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Course Access: Semi-PrivateHoles: 9Reserve Advance Tee Times: 7 days
Learn more →Panola County Historical Jail Museum
Historical building; La Grone Family History Center; genealogical library, history of law enforcement in east…
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