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Palestine hosts one of the largest celebrations of the Dogwood trees during March and April. The trees can grow as tall as 40ft and is a native which is widespread throughout East Texas. The annual Dogwood Trails include many miles of scenic blooming trails in and around the Palestine area. During this time there is an arts and crafts fair, free entertainments, a parade and fishing tournament. There is also a battle re-enactment and antique and classic car show and chili and bbq cook-off. The Texas State Railroad also provides train excursions through the magnificent trails of the Dogwoods during the last two weekends of March and first weekend of April.
Written Jan 24, 2004
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During the first weekend in December there is a tour of three of the homes in Palestine which show off each unique architectural features of various periods. The local gardening club sponsors these tours and provide the decorate touches.
Written Jan 24, 2004
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Apparently the story goes that in the courthouse, a baby fell out of it's mothers hands and died. When people are alone in the courthouse they have said that you can hear a baby crying.
Written Jan 24, 2004
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The nations longest and skinniest state park is the Texas State Railroad which is over 25 miles long and the width of the railway right-of-way wide.
Updated Jan 26, 2004
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Palestine lies in Anderson County and is the county seat. The town was named after Daniel Parkers earlier home in Palestine, Illinois. In 1856 a brick courthouse was built. In time, small businesses...
I drove through Palestine many times while Mark & I were dating... it was about halfway between us... And even though I had a bad accident there along one of the drives, Mark and I decided it would be...
Palestine, in the heart of Anderson County, where the gateway of the flat blackland prairies meet the hilly forests of East Texas. It was the frontier where David G. Burnett started a colony and it......
I live in Palestine and March is a good time to visit. We have an annual event here that we call the Dogwood Trails. For the last two weekends of March and the first weekend of April, there is a...
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