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Historic Upshur Museum, Gilmer, TX

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Historic Upshur Museum

Local history museum in Gilmer, Texas, covering the people and places of Upshur County.

Gilmer, TX

About Historic Upshur Museum

The Historic Upshur Museum in Gilmer preserves the history of Upshur County, Texas. Its holdings include a photography collection, historical archives, displays on local musicians and writers, and items related to the Dickson Orphanage. The site also lists quilts and historical artifacts among its exhibits, and it shares information about the county's local artists and historic sites.

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  • #Gilmer
  • #Upshur County
  • #photography collection
  • #music heritage

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