General-
Seat of Camp County, a heavily
timbered area, also a commercial center for farming,
poultry and livestock. Large peach production (one of top
ten peach-producing counties in state), plus blueberries
and blackberries, with some growers offering
pick-your-own opportunities. Vintage grocery, hardware,
and drug stores and antique shops.
Ezekiel Airship
In 1902 an inspired
preacher-inventor built an airship based on description
in Biblical book of Ezekiel. Said to have flown briefly,
the machine was destroyed in a rail accident on way to
St. Louis World's Fair, 1904. Historical marker at
original building site, Pittsburg Foundry, Fulton St.
Full-size replica of airship is Displayed in downtown
restaurant. (View during business hours; food purchase
not required.)
Northeast Texas Rural Heritage
Center & Museum
Housed in old Cotton Belt Railroad
depot. Exhibits include artifacts, photos and documents
from 1854 when town established. Also antique farm
equipment and other memorabilia. Open Thurs. - Sat. 11
a.m. - 5 p.m. Train Depot on Marshall St. (903)856-0463 |