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Museum
of South Texas History
121 E. McIntyre St. Edinburg,
Texas 78516
Ph. (956) 383-6911 Fax (956) 381-8518
www.MOSTHistory.org
The Museum is housed in the Former County Jail and also once served as Edinburg's
City Hall. The city hall and former courthouse were a matched set until they decided
to build what serves as a courthouse today.
A scarcity of Oaks (the tree
of choice for hangings) and Cottonwoods (popular in the Panhandle), prompted the
county to install a trapdoor in the jail for executions. The abundant palms just
wouldn't work. The door was sprung only once, hanging one J. Ortiz for murder.
We wanted to say the trapdoor was only used once because it was a bother
to move the sheriff's desk, but the museum director said that that wasn't true.
So we won't say that. We later found out that a former museum director did indeed
have a desk over the trap door, but never had to move it.
In addition
to the many other displays, one is included on McAllen's famous "Rocket Mail"
episode. See "Rockets
Over The Rio". All the displays are filled with artifacts, photographs and
informative text.
The museums gift shop also contains a book selection
better than the one at The Institute of Texas Cultures in San Antonio. Not as
big, perhaps, but the titles are well selected and pertain to the entire South
Texas region. They even had a book on the King Ranch that was not available at
the Ranch's Museum giftshop in Kingsville. |
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attractions Edinburg
Municipal Waterparks
- 123 E. Palm Drive. Admissions. 956-381-5631International
Racetrack Association
- 9 miles north on US 281 by the airport. 956-318-0355Sheriff's
Posse Rodeo - 2
miles south on US 281, west on Wisconsin Rd. |
| | Edinburg
Visitor Information Center
The former Southern
Pacific Station
Photo courtesy Edinburg Chamber of Commerce |
Edinburg
Tourist Information
Edinburg
Chamber of Commerce:
Edinburg Visitor Information Center
602 West
University
Mon - Fri 8:30 - 5 PM
956-383-4974 or 1-800-800-7214.
Website: www.edinburg.com
Edinburg's colorful, attractive and complete
brochure lists attractions, dining, lodging and general information and can be
picked up at the chamber.
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