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Palo Pinto County Historical Association

Old Jail opens for the season every Thursday, Friday and Saturday from 10:00 am - 3:00 pm through December 10 and is free of charge.

If you have questions or would like to schedule a special or group visit, call (940) 769-2600.
Location - 5th and Elm Palo Pinto, Texas just south of the court house. In cooperation again this year with Humanities Texas The Palo Pinto County Historical Association brings new exhibits to the Old Jail Museum Complex.
Strawn Historic Museum

Open Friday and Saturday 10 AM to 3:30 PM. Tours of the recently renovated Strawn Depot are available during museum hours.

Address 119 E North Front Street, Strawn, Texas 76475. For more information call Strawn City Hall 254-672-5311.

PALO PINTO COUNTY ON TOUR
A self-paced driving tour
April 29, 2023

9:00 am - 4:00 pm

Palo Pinto County Historical Commission presents Palo Pinto County on Tour - April 29, 2023, 9 AM to 4 PM. Join us for this self-paced driving tour showcasing the following sites:

The Magpie Inn and Crazy Water Hotel in Mineral Wells
Oran/Black Springs, Oran
Old Jain Museum
First Christian Church in Palo Pinto
Lovers Retreat

Worth Ranch in Palo Pinto County near Palo Pinto

Advance tickets available beginning April 10, cash or check only, at Mineral Wells Area Chamber 940-325-2557 or Possum Kingdom Chamber of Commerce 940-779-2424. Tour day, tickets available at all tour locations.

PALO PINTO FLUTE/ART/MUSIC FESTIVAL

May 20-21, 2023

FRONTIER DAYS & OLD SETTLERS REUNION

June 3, 2023

FRONTIER CHRISTMAS
December 7, 2023

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Palo Pinto Facts

hexagonsThe Hexagon Hotel built in 1895 and opened in 1897 was the first building in Mineral Wells to have electric lighting. Its unique shape improved ventilation, an important accomplishment in the days before air-conditioning.