DEVIL'S ROPE MUSEUM

MCLEAN, TX

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The Devil's Rope Museum is a museum located in McLean, Texas. It is dedicated to the history and cultural significance of barbed wire, also known as "devil's rope." The museum is housed in a former bra factory and features exhibits that showcase the different types and designs of barbed wire, as well as their uses throughout history.

Visitors to the museum can see a variety of barbed wire samples, ranging from the earliest designs to modern variations. The exhibits also highlight the impact of barbed wire on the development of the American West, including its use in the cattle industry and as a means of marking property boundaries.

In addition to the barbed wire displays, the museum also has exhibits on the history of McLean and the surrounding area, including artifacts from local businesses and ranches. The museum gift shop sells souvenirs related to barbed wire and the American West.

The Devil's Rope Museum is a unique attraction that offers visitors a fascinating look at a little-known aspect of American history. It is open year-round and welcomes visitors of all ages.

DEVIL'S ROPE MUSEUM is a Uncategorized or General Museum in MCLEAN TX. US MID #8404800311

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).

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World War II Prisoner of War Camp at McLcean A permanent alien interment camp (prisoner of war camp) in the 8th Service Command was established here during World War II. Construction began in September 1942 and American military personnel and German prisoners began to arrive in July 1943. The site included 25-30 buildings to accommodate the military and civilian personnel required to operate the camp. Three large compounds housed the prisoners of war.

Other structures included warehouses, engineering and fire departments, carpenter shop, and water plants. Facilities for the military were comprised of barracks, nurses' and bachelor officers' quarters, officers' club, post exchange and commissary, theater, laundry, and barber shop. A small hospital was shared by the American military and the prisoners of war.

The first group of prisoners brought to McLean were members of the famed Afrika Korps commanded by General Erwin Rommel and were captured in North Africa. By October 1944 the camp exceeded its official capacity of 3,000 prisoners.

The community was closely involved with the camp, and many local citizens formed lasting friendships with some of the German prisoners. The camp closed in July 1945.

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Contact DEVIL'S ROPE MUSEUM

telephone: 8063526267

DEVIL'S ROPE MUSEUM
100 KINGSLEY STREET
MCLEAN
TX
79057

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MID #	8404800311
Name	DEVIL'S ROPE MUSEUM
Alternate Name	DEVIL'S ROPE MUSEUM
Classification	Uncategorized or General Museums, , Mount Plains
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INCOME	0
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LAT/LONG	35.237462, -100.609515
CODES	FIPS State Code: 48 FIPS County Code: 179 US Census Tract: 950100 US Census Block: 4290