Please visit the
gallery to see photos of cachers who stopped by and had their
picture taken by the camera inside the cache!
Please replace the
cover to hide the cache once you've found it. The cache is a
metal ammo can.
The information
below is from the Texas Parks and Wildlife website and is good as
of 11/25/2004:
Governor Hogg
Shrine Historic Site is a 26.7-acre tract in Wood
County, northwest of Tyler. Original acreage was deeded by
the Wood County Old Settlers Reunion Association in 1946;
additional acres were a gift from Miss Ima Hogg in 1970; and
earlier some acreage was purchased. The park was opened in 1950. It
is now managed by the City of Quitman.
History: Named for
James Stephen Hogg, the state's first Texas-born governor from 1891
to 1895, the park includes museums housing items which belonged to
the Hogg and Stinson families. The Governor James Stephen Hogg
Memorial Shrine was created in 1941. The Stinson Home was built in
1869 and was moved 13 miles to its present location in 1969. The
structure contains 95 - 97% of the original lumber. The Old George
Bridge was first put to use in the early 1900s and was moved to the
park in 1986. The bridge is a pony truss, steel bridge, which is no
longer used by bridge builders.
Activities: It is
the only park in the state with three museums: the Stinson Home,
where Governor Hogg's wedding was held; the Honeymoon Cottage,
which was the first home of Governor and Sallie Hogg (Sarah Ann
Leannah Stinson); and Miss Ima Hogg Museum houses the park
headquarters offices, as well as displays representative of the
history of the entire northeast Texas area (some displays change
every month).
Tours: Tours are
available during office hours Monday through Sunday for individuals
or groups. Arrangements for special group tours may be made by
contacting the park. Fees are charged.
Facilities:
Facilities include the three museums; group picnic sites; two group
picnic pavilions (one also referred to as the tabernacle);
restrooms without showers; a snack bar within 1 mile; a playground;
and a 1/2-mile nature/interpretive trail (Old Settlers Nature
Trail), a brochure for interpretation, and a turn-of-the-century
iron bridge. Recently 13 trailer sites (30/50 amp service) were
added with water, electricity, sewer, and cable TV. Call
903/763-0405 for reservations. Reservations are required for picnic
sites. For reservations for the picnic pavilions or tour
information, contact the City of Quitman at
903/763-4045.
Flora/Fauna:
Wildlife which can be seen and/or photographed include white-tailed
deer, armadillos, birds, and squirrels.
Directions: To
reach the park, take US Highway 69 north from Tyler to Mineola;
then go north on State Highway 37 for about 8 miles to Quitman. The
park is off State Highway 37 about 6 blocks south of the Wood
County Courthouse.
Elevation, Weather,
and Schedule Information: Elevation: Elevation
ranges from 167 to 552 feet. Weather: January
average is 46.2, July average is 85.9. First/last freeze: November
20/March. Open: The park grounds are open 7 days a
week year-round except for Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's
Day. Office hours for Museum tours: Monday and Saturday 10 a.m. to
4 p.m. and Sunday 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Note: This facility is operated by the City of
Quitman and is not under T.P.W.D. control. Please call Governor
Hogg Shrine at 903/763-0405 for more details
Area
Attractions: Nearby attractions include the
Tyler
and
Lake
Bob Sandlin State Parks, and Lake Fork.
For more
details, call the City of Quitman.