Terrell Travel Guide

 keeweechic Says:  William Henry Burnett was a black farm boy and promising scholastic pupil who under the guidance of a Presbyterian Missionary Alexander R Wilson, received an education and was awarded a scholarship to Lincoln University in Pennsylvania. Once trained as a teacher, he returned... 

 keeweechic Says:  Terrell was located on the Texas & Pacific Railroad route and some of the land was given to the railroad with the condition that a permanent depot would be established within the donated land. The first depot in 1873 was just a 20 x 60 frame but by 1884 it almost doubled in... 

 keeweechic Says:  Midland Railroad #993 El Paso Rail Car - This was the private car of 'Ned' Green, President of the Midland Railroad and it is on display in Ben Gill Park. Green was a prominent citizen of Terrell and served as the state Republican Party Chairman in 1896. (see Cultural Tips).... 

 keeweechic Says:  Quite an unusual mansion which was built in1904 by Robert Lee Warren who in 1911 - 1915 was a State Senator and entertained many leading Texans in his home. There are 18 rooms which include a formal reception hall, two large drawing rooms, a conservatory, 10 fireplaces and a... 

 keeweechic Says:  The old City Hall was built in 1914 by architects Van Slyke and Woodruff and remained active in this role until around 1989 when it was converted to a Community Service Centre - which is still is today. 

 keeweechic Says:  This fountain which is found in a garden in front of the main Hospital building, along with a water tower on the grounds, are the only original structures remaining from the old Hospital site.. 

 keeweechic Says:  In 1920, the Terrell State Hospital with 2,300 patients was the largest facility of its kind west of the Mississippi. TSH offers services for mental illness and mental retardation to enable those afflicted to make choices that will enrich their lives, give dignity and... 

 keeweechic Says:  Quite a unique 150 yr old building in downtown Terrell. This restaurant is full of alcoves, walkways and special seating areas which all lend themselves to create a cosy atmosphere. You can enjoy the basement which resembles a hidden room of a castle or the balcony with a... 

 keeweechic Says:  I didn't see a whole lot of potential night life being advertised. This sign suggests something 'lively' happens there but I did read that Lee's Silver Fox (I-20 & Hwy 34) was a recommended spot. One good thing about Terrell (well Kauffman County actually), unlike some... 

 keeweechic Says:  This company which started in 1921, is the largest boxed chocolate manufacturer in the U.S. They sell 3 levels of quality - First quality - which are the perfect products normally bought at retail outlets. The Intermediate quality - which are products that are close to being... 

 keeweechic Says:  Ned Green, son of the 'Witch of Wall Street' Hetty Green (at the time the richest woman in America), was a colourful character, and as well-known for his personal exploits as for his business acumen. Ned Green made the first automobile trip in Texas, a jaunt from Terrell to... 

 keeweechic Says:  Lake Ray Hubbard is a large 22,745-acre reservoir on the East Fork of the Trinity River which borders 4 counties. It is a very popular recreation lake with boating and swimming activities, unfortunately drownings occur all too frequently. Robertson Park is the 2nd most...