WITHIN 5 MINUTES…
MT. VERNON
- See the old-fashioned town square and gazebo. Great photo op!
- Shop at antique and other quaint stores
- Scout the historic Thruston House, home of the tallest Confederate solider
- Check out the 30,000 volume library
- Explore the Franklin Co. Historical and Old Depot museums with your own docent (903 537-4760)
- Discover the Majors-Parchman House or take the “Historic Homes” driving tour (903 537-4760)
- Find the city’s historic markers
- Investigate your family roots at the Franklin County Genealogical Society (903 537-3931)
- Tour the Old Jail Art Center (903 537-4034)
- Visit the Don Meredith Museum at the Old City Hall – say hello to the Mayor!
WITHIN 20 MINUTES…
- Take a drive tour of “A Trail of Three Cities” Mount Vernon, Mount Pleasant and Pittsburg
- Swim, camp, boat and fish at Lake Cypress Springs (903 588-2352)
- Golf anyone? Book a tee time at Mt. Pleasant CC’s 18 hole golf course (903 577-1294)
- Camp, mountain bike, and in-line skate at Lake Bob Sandlin State Park (903 572-5531)
- Learn about the prehistoric Caddoan People who occupied the area from 200 BC -1700 AD
