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Stephenville Historical House Museum, Stephenville, TX

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Stephenville Historical House Museum

Local history site in Stephenville, Texas, with historic buildings open for self-guided walking visits.

525 East Washington Street, Stephenville, Texas 76401 · Stephenville, TX

About Stephenville Historical House Museum

The Stephenville Historical House Museum sits on East Washington Street and presents local history through a set of historic structures. Its displays include a chapel, a ranch house tied to John Tarleton, a school house, a cottage, a carriage house, the Oxford House, and log cabins. Visitors can wander the grounds on their own for touring and photography. Some exhibitions and events may carry a separate charge.

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