Features old Union Pacific and Katy cabooses, photographs, memorabilia, and vintage motor car. Depicts history of railroad in Smithville. Katy Depot built from former station built in the 1890s. Park's gazebo topped by cupola from 1896 city hall. Picnic tables and playground open daily. Museum open during business hours Mon-Fri. Adjacent to chamber of commerce. Admission.
Location:
102 W First St, Smithville Texas
Telephone
512-237-2313
Other History nearby:
(New Braunfels) Alamo Classic Car Museum
(San Marcos) Aquarena Springs
(Flatonia) Arnim and Lane Mercantile
(Austin) Austin Children's Museum
(Austin) Austin Children’s Museum
(San Marcos) Belvin Street Historic District
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02/21 Coming to The Smithville area
Pearland Crawfish Festival Pearland TX April5-7 Great crawfish, food, music, and fun.
Old Settlers Music Festival Driftwood TX April18-21 Central Texas' signature music event featuring Grammy-winning Americana, arts and craft, camping, food, and libations.
Austin Yoga Conference Austin TX May11-12 Mehtab, Kyra Haglund, Charlotte Matsumura, and Gioconda are among the master yoga teachers who will appear at the Austin Yoga Conference.
Cactus Pear Music Festival San Antonio TX July5-15 A classical music festival inspired by the cactus pear margarita.
Great Texas Mosquito Festival Clute TX July25-27 Many booths with a variety of foods, along with arts and crafts and more. The carnival provides three days of fun for children and adults.
Houston Hot Sauce Festival Houston TX September21-22 The Houston Hot Sauce Festival, conducted in September, showcases everything from sauce, salsa and spices to jams, jellies and pickles. The festival also features cooking demonstrations and on stage entertainment.
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