The Texas Forest Trail Region is proud to be home to three of the Texas Historical Commission's State Historic Sites.
- Starr Family Home, Marshall
- Caddo Mounds, Alto
- Sabine Pass Battle Ground, Port Arthur
Read on to learn about these Forest Region sites. To explore all the historic sites across the state, visit: www.texashistoricsites.com
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Starr Family Home State Historic Site
407 W. Travis Street
Marshall, TX 75670
(903) 935-3044
www.visitstarrfamilyhome.com
Tuesday-Sunday
10 a.m.- 4 p.m.
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Vibrant azalea, wisteria, and rose blossoms color the welcoming grounds of this site. Nestled among pines in the heart of Marshall's museums and cultural acitivities, this East Texas attraction maps the 150-year history of the Starr family in Texas. The Starr Family Home is composed of several elegant structures including the Starr-Blake Home and the focal point of the grounds--Maplecroft mansion. Period furnishings and antiques trace the transition of the buildings through four generations of the Starr family. |
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Caddo Mounds State Historic Site
1649 State Highway 21 W.
Alto, Texas 75925
(936) 858-3218
www.visitcaddomounds.com
Hours:
Tuesday-Sunday
8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
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More than 1,200 years ago, a group of Caddo Indians known as the Hasinai built a village and ceremonial center on the prairie overlooking the Neches River. The site was the southwestern-most ceremonial center for the great Mound Builders, a culture which spanned the eastern North American woodlands for more than 2,500 years. Today, three earthen mounds still rise from the lush Pineywoods landscape. Discover the everyday life of the Caddo people through captivating exhibits and displays; view the mounds used for burials, religious ceremonies, and a temple; and explore the history of this ancient site, situated along El Camino Real de los Tejas. |
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Sabine Pass Battleground
State Historic Site
6100 Dowling Street
Port Arthur, Texas 77641
(512) 463-7948
www.visitspb.com
Open daily
8 a.m.- 5p.m.
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In 1863, Union forces attempted an invasion of Texas at Sabine Pass, a primary port for Confederate shipments of supplies and vital to the war effort. In a battle lasting less than an hour, Lt. Richard "Dick" Dowling and his 46 men defeated the Union ships' invasion. Their efforts prevented Union forces from penetrating the Texas interior. Today, the 58-acre site honors this small band of heroic soldiers with a stately bronze statue of Dowling and an interpretive pavilion illustrating the story of the battle. Visitors may also enjoy fishing and picnicking. |
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