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Temple, Texas
Located in the
Prairies and Lakes
region, the town of Temple, Texas is in
Bell
county.
Visit Temple, Perfectly situated between Austin and Dallas, you?ll love stopping off in Temple to visit our museums, cultural activities, special events, nearby lakes or our excellent health care facilities. Temple is nestled right in the heart of Central Texas at the intersection of IH-35 and state highways 36, 53 and 190.
Make your first stop by the Visitor Center in downtown Temple to grab your copy of the Temple Historic Brochure that will direct you to ten beautiful homes on our Historic Driving Tour; including the Governor Ferguson house which now encompasses a beautiful Quilt Shop. Next, head over to the SPJST Czech Heritage Museum for a tour of Czech culture, history, language and traditions. Enjoy their unique displays of costumes, dolls, puppets, handcrafted quilts, musical instruments, and even a replica of a first Czech log cabin. Take a break and stop and eat downtown ? we?ve got everything from Deli to Fine Dining! Once you?re refreshed, head over to the Santa Fe Depot and you?ll find fascinating displays at the Railroad & Heritage Museum and can hop aboard the handrail cars for a quick spin!
Credits:
Old Postcards courtesy www.txgenweb.org/postcards
Courthouse Photos courtesy www.barnfield.net
State Park and Historic Site Photos courtesy State of Texas.
Misc. City Photos courtesy local tourism offices.
Misc. Photos courtesy All Across Texas.
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