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Wharton County Historical Museum

Displays wildlife trophies as well as county artifacts and photographs dealing with ranching, agriculture, archeology, medicine, local sulfur mines and Wharton County's Congressional Medal of Honor recipients Roy Benavidez and Johnnie Hutchins. On the grounds is the original home of Dan Rather, TV news anchor.

Museum hours are Saturday through Sunday 1:00 until 5:00 and Monday thru Friday 9:30 - 4:30

Location: 3615 North Richmond Road, Wharton Texas Telephone 409-532-2600

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