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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 Kristofferson, Gene Autry, Willie Nelson, Dale Evans, Jim Reeves, Tanya Tucker, and more. Tex Ritter Museum contains memorabilia of the legendary country/ Western entertainer who was an early member of the Grand Old Opry and Country Music Hall of Fame, and beautiful bronze statue in front of the facility features Ritter seated next to his horse, White Flash. Gift shop also available.

Attractions and Upcoming Events

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 Country Music Hall of Fame; millions of records to his credit. Memorial is three miles east of downtown on U.S. 79

Carthage, TX Memorials


Panola County Historical Jail Museum

Historical building; La Grone Family History Center;

Carthage, TX Museums


Carthage Country Club

Course Access: Semi-Private
Holes: 9
Reserve Advance Tee Times: 7

Carthage, TX Golf Courses

Things to do near Carthage, TX

T. C. Lindsey & Co.

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Visitor Information

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Roy E. Larsen Sandyland Sanctuary

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