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.

Keep it easy.

The best days usually come without pressure or overplanning.

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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Things to Do in Carthage

Reeves Memorial

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

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Somewhere between here and nowhere.

The spaces in between are often the most memorable.

Carthage Country Club

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

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Go where you feel alive.

Pay attention to the places that pull you in without explanation.

Panola County Heritage Museum

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

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Make time for quiet places.

Not every destination needs noise to be meaningful.

Panola County Historical Jail Museum

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

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