JUNCTION

Population 2,799

Altitude 1,710

General

Established in 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 area. More flowing streams than any other Texas county; year round fishing. hunters find wild turkey, deer and game birds, during season, squirrels, throughout the year; exotics also found in the area. Schneiner (city) Park on Lake Junction has swimming pool, basketball, baseball fields and free overnight camping.

KIMBLE COUNTY HISTORICAL MUSEUM

O.C. FISHER MUSEUM

SCENIC DRIVES

SOUTH LLANO RIVER STATE PARK

Attractions

• KIMBLE COUNTY HISTORICAL MUSEUM - Documents, tools and other relics from days of early settlers.

• O.C. FISHER MUSEUM - Duplicate of Washington office of long-time Congressman from this district displays memorabilia and gifts received. In the Kimble County Library, 208 North 10th Street.

• 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 overlook 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, javelina, and the Rio Grand turkey. The bottom land is roost to the winter turkey and roosting area will be closed to visitors from October to March 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.

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