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Franklin County Historical Museum

201 South Kaufman
Mt. Vernon, TX
Phone: 903-537-4760 - Tty: -

Statement of Purpose

The mission of the Franklin County Historical Association shall be to further goals set by the Texas Historical Commission to further the recording, appreciation, marking and preservation of the history and heritage of Texas, our region and Franklin County.  We will endeavor to promote the economy of our county and community through a special emphasis on heritage tourism.  We will further act aggressively to involve all ethnic groups in our community to participate in our endeavors.
 
We will act to acquire, maintain and preserve artifacts and records of historic significance, as well as promote museums and exhibit areas to display and promote education and heritage tourism in Franklin County.
 
Our mission will be accomplished by following the goals and objectives approved by the Board of Directors.
 
http://www.mt-vernon.com/~cbrewer/welcome.htm

Highlights & Collections

Our lovely volunteer coordinator, Jean Ann Marshall, welcomes guest in our museum. She will give you a tour of our museum on Tuesdays and Thursday with an appointment. Please call 537-4760

We will talk about some of the items on display at the present time and will keep you posted on any new items that might be added. You will be able to see the dental chair and equipment that was once used by Dr. Con Smith in Mt. Vernon. You will see early medical equipment and early settings of life in Mt.Vernon. Other items you can see downstairs, would be an early shoe shine chair, wood carvings by James Harry Smith and handwork from the 1880's.

When you move upstairs, you can see a collection of bird eggs and Indian Artifacts from Franklin County and other parts of Texas. . We also have a wonderful collection of butterflies that would get any lepidopterist excited.

A collection of bird eggs and Indian Artifacts from Franklin County and other parts of Texas. . We also have a wonderful collection of butterflies that would get any lepidopterist excited. Other items you can see downstairs, would be an early shoe shine chair, wood carvings by James Harry Smith and handwork from the 1880's.

Current Exhibits and Upcoming Special Events

I don't think you will find a better museum in a small town like this one. It is worth a stop if you are traveling on I-30 in East Texas.

Open every Tuesday and Thursday and by appointment by calling B.Hicks at 903-537-2264

 

CALENDAR of EVENTS -

http://www.mt-vernon.com/~cbrewer/welcome.htm.

Hours:

Tuesday and Thursday 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

Admission & Directions:

Admission is Free

Mt. Vernon is 100 east of Dallas on I-30.

Key Personnel:

B. F. Hicks, President

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