TEX RITTER MUSEUM

CARTHAGE, TX

International Boundary Marker (Panola County, Texas – DeSoto Parish, Louisiana) Historical marker for the Louisiana - Republic of Texas International Boundary Marker on the Louisiana-Texas border north of Logansport, Louisiana. The plaque states: International Boundary - Original granite block 10’ long 9” square marked the United States – Republic of Texas boundary. Dated 1840. Set on April 23, 1841. Only marker of international boundary known to exist within continental United States.
International Boundary Marker (Panola County, Texas – DeSoto Parish, Louisiana) Credit: cmh2315fl

The Tex Ritter Museum is a tribute to the life and achievements of one of the most iconic figures of American music, the late Tex Ritter. Located in Carthage, Texas, the museum showcases the life and legacy of this legendary singer, songwriter, and actor who made significant contributions to the country music scene during the 1930s and 1940s.

The museum houses a vast collection of Tex Ritter's personal belongings, including his clothes, photos, and music memorabilia. Visitors can also see the guitar that Ritter used during his performances, as well as the saddle he rode in the 1940 film, "The Arizona Kid."

In addition to showcasing Tex Ritter's life and career, the museum also offers visitors a glimpse into the history of country music. The museum features exhibits on the early days of country music and the pioneers who helped shape the genre into what it is today.

Throughout the year, the museum hosts events and concerts, celebrating the enduring legacy of Tex Ritter and his contributions to American music. The Tex Ritter Museum is a must-visit destination for anyone interested in the history of country music and the life and times of one of its most iconic figures.

TEX RITTER MUSEUM is a Uncategorized or General Museum in CARTHAGE TX. US MID #8404800058

The museum is classed as GMU (Uncategorized or General Museums). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Mount Plains (Colorado, Kansas, Montana, North Dakota, Nebraska, New Mexico, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Texas, Wyoming).

International Boundary Marker (Panola County, Texas – DeSoto Parish, Louisiana) Historical marker for the Louisiana - Republic of Texas International Boundary Marker on the Louisiana-Texas border north of Logansport, Louisiana. The plaque states: International Boundary - Original granite block 10’ long 9” square marked the United States – Republic of Texas boundary. Dated 1840. Set on April 23, 1841. Only marker of international boundary known to exist within continental United States.
International Boundary Marker (Panola County, Texas – DeSoto Parish, Louisiana) Historic boundary marker placed in 1841 to mark the boundary between the new Republic of Texas and the United States (State of Louisiana). Also known as the Republic of Texas Granite Marker. The survey which established the border was performed from May 1840 to June 1841. This boundary marker is the only one remaining from the survey. The Republic of Texas-United States International Boundary Marker was designated as a Historic Civil Engineering Landmark by the Texas and Louisiana Sections of the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) in 1980. The marker was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1977 (NRHP No. 77001463) and designated as a State Antiquities Landmark in 2003.
International Boundary Marker (Panola County, Texas – DeSoto Parish, Louisiana) Historic boundary marker placed in 1841 to mark the boundary between the new Republic of Texas and the United States (State of Louisiana). Also known as the Republic of Texas Granite Marker. The survey which established the border was performed from May 1840 to June 1841. This boundary marker is the only one remaining from the survey. The Republic of Texas-United States International Boundary Marker was designated as a Historic Civil Engineering Landmark by the Texas and Louisiana Sections of the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) in 1980. The marker was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1977 (NRHP No. 77001463) and designated as a State Antiquities Landmark in 2003.
International Boundary Marker (Panola County, Texas – DeSoto Parish, Louisiana) Historic boundary marker placed in 1841 to mark the boundary between the new Republic of Texas and the United States (State of Louisiana). Also known as the Republic of Texas Granite Marker. The survey which established the border was performed from May 1840 to June 1841. This boundary marker is the only one remaining from the survey. The Republic of Texas-United States International Boundary Marker was designated as a Historic Civil Engineering Landmark by the Texas and Louisiana Sections of the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) in 1980. The marker was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1977 (NRHP No. 77001463) and designated as a State Antiquities Landmark in 2003.
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Footprints in the Sand - Carthage, TX Footprints in the Sand is a famous Christian Poem from the 1930s which describes the way Jesus picks up the narrator to help with his struggles in life. Sculptor Bob Harness read the poem in 2008 and wanted to turn it into a sculpture. After some fundraisers and local volunteer work, the memorial park opened August 19, 2014. The old man carried by Jesus is Willie George who donated money at the start of the project. The Bronze statue of Jesus is 14 feet tall atop a five foot pedestal. The path from the parking lot starts with two sets of footprints half of the way, with one set after Jesus carries the man.
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TEX RITTER MUSEUM
310 W PANOLA ST
CARTHAGE
TX
75633

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MID # 8404800058
Name TEX RITTER MUSEUM
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Classification Uncategorized or General Museums, , Mount Plains
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LAT/LONG 32.156982, -94.341381
CODES FIPS State Code: 48
FIPS County Code: 365
US Census Tract: 950400
US Census Block: 2075