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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. .
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