GRANBURY

Population 4,223

Altitude 725

General

Picturesquely situated on Lake Granbury; seat of Hood County. settled in 1854 by Thomas Lambert who united it with the settlement called Stockton to form nucleus of Granbury. Square is on National Register of Historic Places. Historical tours available. Hood County is usually the largest pecan producer in the state.

Granbury Cemetery is the final resting place of Jesse James.

Bed and Breakfast accommodations offered in historic buildings. Convention and Visitors Bureau offers list.

ACTON STATE HISTORICAL SITE

BRAZOS DRIVE-IN THEATER

GRANBURY OPERA HOUSE

GRANBURY QUEEN

GULCH AT GRANBURY

HISTORIC HOMES TOURS

RAILROAD DEPOT MUSEUM

Attractions

Hood County Genealogical Society



• ACTON STATE HISTORICAL SITE - Texas' smallest state park is gravesite of Elizabeth Crockett, second wife of Davy Crockett. Monument erected by act of Texas Legislature in 1911. About 6 miles east, U.S 377, F.M. 167.

• BRAZOS DRIVE-IN THEATER - Authentic 1950's drive in movie; one of 12 still in operation in Texas. Open Friday - Sunday from 9 p.m. during daylight savings time; otherwise, 7:45 p.m. For movie schedule, call 817-573-1311. Admission.

• GRANBURY OPERA HOUSE - Built in 1886, restored and reopened in 1975. Plays, musicals, presented weekends Feb. through Dec. On square. Call for performance schedule. 817-573-9191.

• GRANBURY QUEEN - Sightseeing cruises on Lake Granbury on 73 foot replica of a Mississippi River paddle wheeler. Sightseeing cruises Sat. Sun. at 2 and 4:30 p.m. For information call 817-573-6833. Departs from river landing on Texas 144 one mile south of U.S. 377. A fare is charged.

• GULCH AT GRANBURY - Family entertainment park offers par 70 miniature golf course along with batting cages, arcades and driving ranges. Hours are seasonal. Sun. - Thurs. from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. Friday - Sat from 9 a.m. - midnight (winter, Mon. - Thus; noon to 10 p.m.

• HISTORIC HOMES TOURS:

  Dabney House - Built in 1907 by prominent banker Dan Cogdell as a wedding gift to his daughter. Later owned by Dr. T. H. Dabney who practiced medicine. Early 1900's charm with stained glass, antiques, and woodwork. Tour Thurs - Friday at 11:30 a.m. Sat. noon and 2 p.m.

  Iron Horse Inn - Built in 1900 by D.C. Cogdell, local banker, who chartered the First National Bank of Granbury in 1887, which is still in operation.

  Pearl Street Inn - Prairie style home built in 1912 by lawyer B.M. Estes who fought for prohibition in 1887. A city councilman and mayor, Estes died in 1938. Family style foods feature old fashioned favorites like chicken and dumplings, crispy hot water cornbread.

  Hood County Jail - Old West type jail, built in 1885, now houses the chamber of commerce. Original cell block, hanging tower. Tours Mon. to Fri. from 9 Am. to 5 p.m.

• RAILROAD DEPOT MUSEUM - Restored to its 1914 splendor, depot is representative of early 20th Century rural Texas train stations. Open Tues. noon to 4 p.m. Sat. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. At 109 E. Ewell.

Child and Day Care Providers

Licensed Child-Care Center	Bright Beginnings	2001 Pearl ST W Granbury, TX 76048	HOOD	817-579-9796
Licensed Child-Care Center	Cross Town Preschool	1400 Meadows DR N Granbury, TX 76048	HOOD	817-776-2074
Licensed Child-Care Center	First Baptist Church Preschool	1851 Weatherford HWY Granbury, TX 76048	HOOD	817-573-1586
Registered Child-Care Home	Gayle Lynn East	626 Bridge E Granbury, TX 76048	HOOD	817-243-8205
Licensed Child-Care Center	Granbury Head Start Center	1600 Pearl W Granbury , TX 76048	HOOD	817-579-9134
Registered Child-Care Home	Jerri D'Ann Davis	301 Ables S Granbury, TX 76048	HOOD	817-579-6026
Licensed Child-Care Home	JJs Child Care	4001 Lands End CT Granbury, TX 76048	HOOD	817-573-6127
Licensed Child-Care Center	Lake Granbury Montessori Academy	2400 Fall Creek HWY Granbury, TX 76048	HOOD	817-326-5801
Licensed Child-Care Center	Little Miracles Creative Learning Center	807 Paluxy RD Granbury, TX 76048	HOOD	817-573-4242
Licensed Child-Care Center	Little Peoples Playhouse	1107 Pearl ST W Granbury, TX 76048	HOOD	817-573-3188
Registered Child-Care Home	Millie Suzette Evans	2000 Swaim DR Granbury , TX 76048	HOOD
Registered Child-Care Home	Patricia Griffin	4001 Paluxy HWY Granbury, TX 76048	HOOD	817-578-8135
Licensed Child-Care Center	Rainbows Promise	2727 Mambrino HWY Granbury, TX 76048	HOOD	817-279-6794
Registered Child-Care Home	Regina Smith	5921 Kayann DR Granbury , TX 76048	HOOD	817-573-8873
Licensed Child-Care Center	Schools Out	206 Bridge ST W Granbury, TX 76048	HOOD	817-573-1237

Licensed Child-Care Center	Acton Baptist Preschool	3500 Fall Creek HWY Granbury , TX 76049	HOOD	817-326-2949
Licensed Child-Care Center	Cornerstone Christian Academy	603 Meander RD Granbury, TX 76049	HOOD	817-573-6485
Licensed Child-Care Center	Creations Child Care and Learning Center	2111 HWY 377 E Granbury, TX 76049	HOOD	817-573-2808
Licensed Child-Care Center	Creations Child Care and Learning Center-Acton	3015 James RD Granbury, TX 76049	HOOD	817-326-5330
Registered Child-Care Home	Donna Carroll Amador	4219 Quail Ridge CT Granbury, TX 76049	HOOD	817-279-7466
Licensed Child-Care Center	Lil Ark Learning Center	5340 Old Granbury RD Granbury, TX 76049	HOOD	817-579-5437
Licensed Child-Care Center	Little Rascals Childcare	4917 Fall Creek HWY Granbury, TX 76049	HOOD	817-326-4735
Registered Child-Care Home	Melva Mitchell	514 Temple Hall HWY Granbury , TX 76049	HOOD	817-573-2957
Licensed Child-Care Home	Ms. Marys Child Care	4407 Old Granbury RD Granbury, TX 76049	HOOD	817-578-3685
Licensed Child-Care Home	Other Mother Daycare	2700 Weatherford HWY Granbury, TX 76049	HOOD	817-279-1014

This file was last modified Thursday, 12-Oct-95 01:37:43