Camp Fannin Monument
by ATXtraveler
Tyler has always been known as a very strong military town, from the time Texas was a Confederate State, through World War II and even now, it has a proud military heritage.
Camp Fannin was a World War II infantry training center named after a Texas Revolutionary Hero, James Walker Fannin. It trained 40000 men every 4 months to leave and fight in World War II. It also served as a German Prisoner of War Camp until 1946.
Presently, there is nothing left of this camp other than the monument, and most local residents do not know this camp existed!
Beautiful flowers
by kyoub
"Azalea festival"
I was looking at old pictures today and I happened across these photos that were taken a short time after I moved to Texas.
We drove from Fort Worth to Tyler for the Azalea Festival because we had heard how beautiful it was there.
The Azalea Trail in Tyler, draws thousands of visitors every Spring during the last of March and the first of April. The Azalea Trail winds through several miles of old red-brick streets in the older section of the city, and several homes open their yards for viewing.
"Southern Bells"
At most of the houses you will see girls dressed like southern bells out in th gardens.
They are just as beautiful as the flowers.
It is a shame that I have misplaced the photos that I had of them.
"Azalea trail"
When you arrive, you are given a map of the trail.
You just drive around in your car. You can stop when ever you want to get out, walk around, and take pictutres.
It is a lovely place to visit in the springtime.
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Tour of the Azalea Trail
The Goodman House
Ornamental Gardens
