Cherokee County, Texas

Museums

     

   

 
     Heritage Museum
                                             
                         Early 1900's medicine                                            Civil War era rifle                                 Early tools and implements
                                                                               pictures courtesy of Kevin Stingley
 
The Heritage Museum  had a wide variety of displays including, Arrowheads, Indian Artifacts,  A Civil War era rifle, Early 1900's medicine memorabilia,  and much more. Their mission is to acquire, preserve, and display artifacts of historical significance to Cherokee County, TX. It is located at 409 N. Henderson St., one block south of the Cherokee County Courthouse.
 
 
Vanishing Texana Museum
 
The Vanishing Texana Museum is located in the Jacksonville Public Library. It contains a display of artifacts representing the history of Texas and Cherokee County. Included in the display are Native American relics, farm equipment, photographs and much more. The museum is open during normal library hours at 502 South Jackson, in Jacksonville, Texas.