Local Area Attractions

Causey House
Located in El Camino Park in Milam. This restored one-story log cabin was built about 1830. It was moved to its present location and restored by local volunteers.

McMahn Chapel
Located on Spur 35 off Highway 21 near Geneva. This is the oldest Protestant church that has had continuous service in Texas. The first church building was of logs built in 1837. The first pastor was Rev. Littleton Fowler. In compliance with his request, he was buried beneath the pulpit of the chapel. The second building was erected in 1872, the third in 1900, and the present landmark Chapel was completed in 1949. All these buildings have occupied the same spot in order that the grave of Rev. Fowler would not be disturbed. The Chapel is open every day to the public from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Nethery's Store
Located on Highway 87 North and Highway 21 in Milam. C.A. Nethery General Merchandise is the oldest continually-run business in Sabine County. It has retained its century-old charm with original fixtures, shelves and wood-burning stove and offers a poignant glimpse into life the way it used to be in Sabine County. Open Friday and Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 4 p.m. and on Sunday from 1:30 p.m.

Gaines-Oliphint House
Located in Pendleton Harbor Subdivision off Highway 21, east of Milam. Turn right at the guardhouse, 1 block then left. This is the oldest standing log house in Texas. The house is one of the earliest Pre-Republic, Anglo-American structures in Texas. It was built around 1818 and is on the National Register. (More information provided below)

Pratt House
Located behind Hemphill City Park off of Highway 87 South. This house was built in the early 1900's and was the home of George Edward "Ed" Pratt. The home is currently being restored to it's former grandeur under the direction of the Sabine County Historical Foundation.

Sabine County Courthouse
Located in the county seat of Hemphill. The Courthouse was completed around 1910 and is one of East Texas' best-known landmarks. It has been restored and the old curved original steps on the North side have been rebuilt. A new addition is the seal in the tile on the second floor. It has special significance for both Sabine County and Texas history.

Sabine County Jail Museum
Located on the Courthouse Square in Hemphill. The jail was built in 1904 and was used as Sabine County Jail until 1982. This is one of two jails in Texas that had a hanging rope. It is now known as Sabine County Jail Museum and Vergie Speights Memorial Library. The jail is rich in history, rare books for viewing and many interesting exhibits. You can view the rope used in one of the hangings and the trap door. The museum is open Wednesday through Saturday, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Sabine County Cemeteries
Sabine County has many old cemeteries of significance to the history of Texas. Information is available at the Sabine County Jail Museum or the Sabine County Chamber of Commerce