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Things To Do: Old Town Palestine
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  • The old downtown area is filled with architecture from the 1800's and the area is currently being rejuvenated. There are many antique stores and specialty shops to browse through as well as restaurants and a candle factory.

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    Address: East Crawford Street, Palestine
    Directions: (Two blocks West of the Courthouse on Crawford Street)
    Website: http://www.oldtownpalestine.com/oldtownpalestine/index.asp
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    Things To Do: The Old Creek
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  • Howard Creek also flows through the old town and used to provide trading with the Indians to a Cotton Gin. The creek had several names over time such as Caddo Creek and Wells Creek.

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    Address: Old Town Palestine, East Crawford St
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    Things To Do: Old Town Palestine Park
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  • This little park sits next to the Old Mercantile and the Ranch Steakhouse. It was not that many years ago that this area was badly neglected and littered with trash and debris as well as deteriorating retaining walls

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    Address: Old Town Palestine, East Crawford St
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    Things To Do: The Stage
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  • This little stage has been erected for the warmer months when there is live entertainment and out activities going on throughout the various festivities scheduled for the year. There is still development going on but with the support of the private property owners, the City of Palestine, various civic groups and numerous individuals there is plenty of support for all the plans to be carried out which includes more landscaping and a lighted creek walk.

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    Address: Old Town Palestine, East Crawford St
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    Things To Do: The Mural of Old Town Palestine
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  • The colourful mural that you find on a wall as you drive into the Old Town Palestine depicts the early years and the big huge impact of the Railroad in this area.

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    Address: Old Town Palestine, East Crawford Street
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    Things To Do: Old Town Mercantile
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  • The Old Town Mercantile is set up in what was originally an automotive repair shop. There was also an old Mule Barn where the horses and mules were available for the farmers using the Gin. They have a great collection of cottage and cabin decor as well as all the bits and bobs for your garden decoration as well.

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    Address: 215 E. Crawford Street, Palestine
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    Things To Do: The Frogs of Old Mercantile
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  • There is furniture, kitchenware and linens as well as homemade jelly, jam and salsa products. Plenty of Texas things as well also these kooky frogs - they were a laugh. Just a great shop to visit.

    Open : Monday through Saturday 10-6

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    Address: Old Merchantile, Old Town Palestine, East Crawford
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    Things To Do: Shelton Hall
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  • The old Shelton Gin, one of the earliest Gin's in Palestine which began its operations in early 1840's. Originally the Eureka Cotton Gin, which later changed its name to the Morris Gin Company, occupied the Old Shelton Gin site. The ginning season was a fairly short one and operations were only for a few months of the year.

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    Address: Old Town Palestine, 304 E. Crawford, Palestine
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    Things To Do: Old Gatewood and Shelton Gin
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  • In 1937, during the great depression, Gatewood and Shelton built a new gin which offered local cotton growers a new modern gin which continued to operate until the 1950's when low production forced it to close. Shelton Hall is now listed on the national register of historic places

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    Address: Old Town Palestine, E. Crawford, Palestine
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    Things To Do: Old Shelton Feed Store Building
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  • Next door to the Gin is Up The Creek Antiques. The shop has been set up in the old Shelton Feed Store building. They offer a unique selection of antiques and gifts as well as pieces from estate sales.

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    Address: East Crawford Street, Palestine
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    Comments for keeweechic about Palestine
    Stephen-KarenConn Mon Feb 25, 2008 15:32 UTC
     I expect to be in Palestine in a couple of weeks. Hope to ride the Texas State Railroad, or at least see it. Thanks for the info.
    texarabrose Thu Jan 18, 2007 17:30 UTC
     If you turn right at the resivoir and go down a few miles their should be a sign for fisherman's point marina and resturaunt.They have tent and camper spots,with or without electric and water,cabins on the lake for very reasonable prices .
    acemj Mon Mar 15, 2004 00:17 UTC
     No one finds and documents these small towns like you, Keewee. Well done.
    bugalugs Sun Feb 1, 2004 13:16 UTC
     Such a detailed page, crammed with information and wonderful pics. The courthouse looks majestic and the frogs cute :-)
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