I was hosted for this visit by Visit Port Arthur Tucked away in the far Southeast corner of the State of Texas lies Port Arthur, otherwise known as the Cajun Capital of Texas. When I say the far corner of the State, I mean it. It is just a bridge crossing away from Louisiana. Port Arthur Texas traces its founding to 1895 when railroad magnate Arthur E. Stilwell … [Read more...]
The San Jacinto Battleground and Battleship Texas
Since this post was written, the Battleship Texas has been refurbished and moved to Seawolf Park on Galveston Island. Texas has over 50 State Parks with many being situated on historical sites. The San Jacinto Battleground State Historic Site is probably one of the more educational and certainly one of the most important in State history. … [Read more...]
A Day in La Grange Texas
Most people in Texas, especially those older than 50, can tell you one thing about La Grange. The town is famous for being home to the Chicken Ranch. Now if you’re not familiar with the Chicken Ranch, well it was a somewhat infamous place where ladies entertained men both young and old. Although the activities where illegal, the Chicken Ranch was tolerated and stayed open from … [Read more...]
