General - Established
1876 with formation of county. Today a trade and
retail center of scenic, sparsely populated area
nationally noted for production of fine wool and
mohair.
Camping, fishing, canoeing and hunting
are popular in the area. More flowing streams
than any other Texas county; year-round fishing.
Hunters find wild turkey, deer and game birds
during season, squirrels throughout year;
exotics also found in area.
Schreiner City Park on
Lake Junction has swimming pool, basketball
courts, baseball fields and free overnight
camping.
Kimble County Historical
Museum - Documents, tools and other relics
from days of early settlers. Open Sun. 2 - 5
p.m. and by appointment; 4th & College Sts.
O.C. Fisher Museum -
Duplicate of Washington office of longtime
Congressman from this district displays
memorabilia and gifts received. Open weekdays in
Kimble County Library, 208 N. 10th St.
Scenic Drives - Although
several are scenic, one of the most impressive
is U.S. 377 southwest as it travels along the
South Llano River. An exceptional outlook is
about 22 miles south at a highway rest area.
South Llano River State Park
- 507 acre wooded park lies along winding South
Llano River. Abundant wildlife include
white-tailed deer, wood ducks, fox squirrels,
rock squirrels, javelina and the Rio Grande
turkey. The bottomland is roost to the winter
turkey and the roosting area will be closed to
visitors from Oct. - Mar. so turkeys will not be
disturbed. Facilities include camping, hiking,
wildlife observation and picnicking. Canoeing,
tubing and swimming in the spring-fed river.
Adjacent to the park is the 2,123 acre Walter
Buck Wildlife Management Area. Four miles south
of Junction off U.S. 377. For reservations,
915-446-3994.
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Thorough effort has been made
to provide accurate event information; however,
always confirm dates and times with the Kimble
County Chamber of Commerce.
915-446-3190
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