VAN ALSTYNE

Population 2,159

Altitude 632

General

Settlers established rural homesteads in the 1840' town laid out by Scott McKinney in 1853. Named for railroad stockholder Mrs. Marie Van Alstyne, when the town was made a stop on the line. Just off U.S. 75 between Dallas and Sherman.

Attractions

• VAN ALSTYNE MUSEUM - Features old horse-drawn buggy. c. 1880's, historical material on the area's prominent families; equipment used by the early undertakers, old caskets, grave liners, and cooling boards. Open Mar - Sept Mon - Fri from 1 to 4 p.m. Located at 216 East Jefferson.

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