Just south of the Dallas/Fort Worth area
is Corsicana, Texas – a little town where there is plenty to do. Here are two of the many must-see places to
visit if you find yourself in Corsicana.
The Pioneer Village Historical Museum
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The Pioneer Village has 20 buildings for
you to tour, including the Frontier House, the home of the town doctor that was
built in the mid-1800s. There is also a
general store, blacksmith shops, a trading post, and a recreation of an old gas
station. There are many historical
artifacts to look at throughout the village – early furniture, family
heirlooms, the Harmon Hoodloom Wagon, and antique toys.
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There are also museums honoring peace
officers, Native Americans, and country star Lefty Frizzell, who was born in
Corsicana. In the Peace Officer's
Museum, there's even an old jail cell, as well as photos of well-known
criminals who passed through the town, such as Bonnie and Clyde.
Russell Stover Store
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After you visit the Pioneer Village, make
your way back to the present and enjoy some delicious treats courtesy of the
Russell Stover Store. This world-famous
candy company's store sells goodies like fresh baked cookies, handmade fudge, frozen
custard, coffee and espresso, and 32 flavors of Blue Bell ice cream.
And, of course, there's candy, including
hand-dipped chocolate covered strawberries, gourmet caramel apples, nut
clusters, and exclusive candies that you can't find anywhere else. If you are looking for the perfect souvenir to
take home you can pick out your favorite chocolates and build your own candy
box.
There are many ways to spend your time in Corsicana, but if you are passing through town and only have a couple of hours to spare, visit the Pioneer Village and get some treats at the Russell Stover Store.
For more information on Corsicana, visit
Jerry Watkins’s homepage.
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