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Seguin, Texas Travel Guide
Also see: San
Marcos
Once called "The Concrete City" and later
the "Athens of Texas," Seguin (pronounced "se-GEEN")
was the home of a 19th century chemist who held several of the first
patents on the production of concrete. His invention was used to
construct over 90 area buildings, many still seen downtown. While
you're downtown, don't miss the "World's Largest Pecan,"
a statue located on the courthouse lawn at Court Street and a fun
place for a photo.
Seguin's history is well-known not only to Texans
but to television viewers everywhere thanks to a bestseller and
miniseries: Janice Woods Windle's True Women. Travelers interested
in learning more about the sites mentioned in True Women
and more about the community in general can take part in guided
tours, scheduled through the Seguin Chamber of Commerce.
Attractions:
Sebastopol State Historical Park. History
and architecture buffs should plan a visit to Sebastopol, one of
the best examples of the early use of concrete in the Southwest.
Once a private home, Sebastopol was constructed of concrete with
a plaster overlay. Today it is open for tours and contains exhibits
illustrating the construction of this historic building and its
restoration in 1988. Tours are conducted Friday through Monday 9
a.m. to 4 p.m.; other days by appointment. Location: follow Business
123 into Seguin, turn right onto Court Street to 704 Zorn Street.
True Women Tours
View the historic sites from Janice Woods Windle bestselling
novel and mini-series.
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Doll House (left) and Los Nogales (right) |
Doll House. Children enjoy a peek in a truly
child-sized museum . Stop by the Doll House on South River Street,
a child-size Victorian gingerbread home built by local cabinetmaker
Louis Dietz in 1909. Today the tiny home is filled with children's
toys and dolls.
Los Nogales Museum. 415 South River Street.
The Doll House is located next to Los Nogales Museum, open Sunday
afternoons from May through September. This small museum is housed
in an adobe building constructed in 1849 by some of the area's earliest
settlers.
Wave Pool. A popular spot for families is
the Wave Pool, located in Starcke Park East. In this 14,000-square-foot
pool, youngsters can cool off under the Mushroom Shower or splash
in the simulated waves. Nearby, the Kids Kingdom Playscape makes
an excellent stop for energetic young travelers as well.
Hotels
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Special Events & Festivals
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For More Information:
Seguin-Guadalupe
County Chamber of Commerce
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