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Time for a Change, Escape to Downtown Henderson, A National Register Historic District Henderson A Texas Main Street City Attractions: Area Attractions: Come join the excitement of what visitors see Learn why there is an odor in natural gas! The and say while shopping in the National Regis- London Museum, located in New London ter Downtown Historic Square. (Historic chronicles the town’s history and tragedy of the Downtown Walking Tour Maps are available.) worst school explosion in history. The London Henderson has the most picturesque downtown Museum Tea Room also features an old time square in East Texas. Upscale shopping, eat- soda fountain. The museum is open year around, eries, antiques, floral, dolls, custom jewelry and 9 a.m.-4p.m. Monday-Friday, and the tea room more are found in our downtown! Henderson is open 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Monday-Friday, and after also has a variety of restaurants and shopping on hours and Saturday by appointment. For ap- Highway U.S. 79/259, the main artery though pointment call 903-895-4602. ($3.00 admission) town. Enjoy spending a few days in our area. The Gaston Museum is located just 6.2 miles History comes alive at the Depot Museum. from Henderson on Hwy 64. You are invited to Visit the nine buildings, saw mill and oil derrick stop and step back in time to the 1930’s. Visit on the five acre complex located just a few blocks life in the “East Texas Oil Fields” which was once away from the square at 514 North High Street. the largest oil field in the world. 903-847-2205 A stop you will not want to miss. Admission or on the internet at (open seasonal) $2.00. www.gastonmuseum.org The Expo Center host year around equine Jordan’s Plant Farm, “a must stop for all events. It is located adjacent to the Rusk County shoppers”. The Jordan’s started their business Airport, 903-657-7392 or 903-657-2161. with one greenhouse in 1976, and have ex- panded to become one of the finest tourist at- tractions and garden centers in the area with a complex of over 200 greenhouses and a feeling Wildflower Trails of home. Browse though many rooms filled with gifts and fascinating displays. Jordan’s hours April 15th - May 31st are Monday thru Saturday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Sunday 1:00 p.m. -5:00 p.m. C.E. Rogers & Son General Store in the Antique Shopping Stewart community. The store opened in 1889, it is one of the oldest and last general stores in East Texas, and retains much of its old “general store” atmosphere, along with more modern mer- chandise. A 100-plus-year-old cash register holds the store’s current “charge accounts”. The store is open 7:00 a.m. - 7:30 p.m. Monday-Sat- urday, closed holidays. The T-33 Training Jet (pictured) is located Henderson Civic Theatre at the entrance of the Rusk County Airport on Downtown Square, Performances SH 13. This jet was designed by Kelly Johnson and built by Lockheed. It was used to train Air Force pilots during the 1950’s -1960’s. In 2004 the Rusk County Airport expansion program included a new terminal. In 2005 five new hang- ers were built. Hopefully in 2006 plans will go forward to start expansion of the runway from 4,004’ to 5,004’ and an above ground Fuel Farm. Depot Museum Oak Hill Raceway- Motorcycle/Go-Karts February thru October London Museum Henderson Sports Complex Heritage Syrup Festival Jordan’s Plant Farm Martin Creek Lake State Park Christmas Parade T-33 at the Rusk County Airport Antique Tractor Show - 3rd Fri. & Sat. PRCA Dodge Series Rodeo Christmas Home Tour in April, East Texas Antique Tractor Assn. Fall Rodeo at Expo Center, Time & Date Year-around Attractions & Activities! 2211 Martin Lake 2210 Kilgore 2220 C he T Woodlawn 194D rl ro 2164 ke 2012 1124 St 296 e 9 295 Rusk 2160 298 1 2218 163 Laird 1 0 2214 Mc Affey Creek 149 F-M Rd 1115 2 42 Hill 294 d Lake 2195 186 R Cherokee 2221 Henderson Blvd Henderson M - 42 F Florey 171 2125 2186 Lake 1114 288 2192 168 2194 d 1249 2187 F-M R 2132 1113 Levertt’s Hill F-M Rd 1797 St 173 287 2116 2126 138 Chapel 259 Tatum 176 281 Rd 156 166 2128 3053 F-M Rd 782 F-M 136 F-M Rd 1797 165 F-M Johnson St R 181 17 d 137 16 6 2127 7 2 2 Sheffield Branch d 2183 Star Creek 240 43 R 118 M - Oak Hill 5 133 F Raceway 0 8 C. E. 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Hushpuppies 101 Southwood Drive • 903-655-7933 Restaurants - Lodging 1. Bob’s Bar-B-Que 20. Jalapeno Tree A. Budget Inn - Traffic Star, 903-657-2592 1205 Pope Street • 903-657-8301 300 Hwy 79 North • 903-657-2065 B. Best Western - 259 South, Continental Break- 2. Blessings 21. La Flor de Galeana fast, 903-657-9561 or 800-528-1234 110 East Main • 903-655-1565 306 Kilgore Dr. • 903-655-2125 C. Economy Inn - 2300 Hwy 79 South, 903-657-3532 3. Burger King 22. Lone Star Pizza D. Holiday Inn Express - 905 Hwy 79 North, 450 Hwy 79 South • 903-657-7322 407 Hwy 79 South • 903-655-2996 Continental Breakfast, 903-657-8789 or 4.