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V ISITORS' AND NEWCOMERS' GUIDE TO THE
BEAUTIFUL JEWEL OF EAST TEXAS
In this pine paradise of East Texas, the placid beauty of Lake Sam
Rayburn beckons to fishermen with the lure of reeling in the top prize
in seasonal BASS TOURNAMENTS!! Thousands of dollars are offered to
the GREATEST FISHERMEN catching the BIG BASS!! YOU CAN CATCH BIG
BUCKS!!
Gazing upon the softly swaying tall pines can result in restful
seclusion and peace of mind for your soul and spirit. Jasper has a
beauty and quietness all its own as its longtime residents, as well as
newcomers, are thrilled to relate to you.
Hunting and fishing opportunities abound as well as the unsurpassed
beauty, which is breathtaking! Area bait and tackle shops, with
essential supplies and information, can contribute to assuring that
fishermen have successful excursions. Hunting supplies are readily
available at the local Wal-Mart for avid hunting enthusiasts.
Of historical note, Henry Stephenson was the first Protestant preacher
to come into Texas. He was a Methodist minister and began
preaching in the San Augustine and East Texas area, including Jasper
County. He preached and established a Methodist Camp Meeting
Ground in the late 1830's. This is where the Camp Ground Cemetery
is today. Additional land was later acquired, and it became Curtis
Methodist Church, one of the present churches in Jasper today.
The oldest house in Jasper is located at 668 North Main Street. It
was built in 1853 by Arnold Reeses's grandfather. It is a large white
clapboard building with gable roof and dormer windows. It was
built before the Civil War, with a long, wide front porch. It is
unique to the area, and something to see, for sure.
Of course, the town has a convenient library and quaint courthouse
square full of the town's history. The original jail still stands
on the square As a side note, George Jones once spent the night
there in this jail in his early years!
INFORMATION AVAILABLE FROM THE JASPER/LAKE SAM RAYBURN CHAMBER OF
COMMERCE:
- The
Jasper/Lake Sam Rayburn Area Realtors
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Jasper/Lake Sam Rayburn Chamber of Commerce - Membership List
- Checklist of the Birds of Lake
lSam Rayburn
- Jasper Independent School District - Continuing
Education
- Local School Districts Information on Jasper ISD and
Brookeland ISD
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