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FREE! 2019 Visitors &
Newcomers
Guide
Wharton, Texas
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2019 Wharton Visitors and Newcomers Guide Welcome
Welcome to Wharton!
You’re very special. We love having you here, and Wharton wants to make you
feel welcome.
Whether you’re spending a few hours, a few days or a lifetime, Wharton is
excited you’re here. We are a community-oriented town where no one is a stranger.
It’s a great place in which to live, work, visit, learn and do business.
We’re known far and wide for our famous barbecue, for our native sons like
Horton Foote and Dan Rather, for the thousands who have attended our Wharton
County Junior College, and for our renowned medical facilities. We’ve restored
our courthouse and charming Monterey Square, our downtown.
You’ll be delighted by what you find in our shops, restaurants, museums and
attractions. If you’ve never been here before, let us show you around. Our little
guide will help you. We feel sure the people you meet will make you feel right at
home.
Ron Sanders
Executive Director
Wharton Chamber of Commerce
Visitors & Newcomers Guide 2019
Contributors
Wharton Chamber of Commerce
Wharton Chamber of Commerce & Agriculture
& Agriculture 225 N. Richmond Road
Ron Sanders Wharton, TX 77488
Kim Peikert Phone: 979-532-1862
Wharton Journal-Spectator Fax: 979-532-0102
Bill Wallace • Jessica Hartman Email: admin@whartonchamber.com
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Wharton Visitors & Newcomers Guide is an Wharton Journal-Spectator
annual publication of the Wharton Chamber 111 W. Burleson St.
of Commerce produced in conjunction with Wharton, TX 77488
the Wharton Journal-Spectator. The guide Phone: 979-532-8840
includes information on what to see and do Fax: 979-532-8845
in Wharton, Texas, along with a map, cal- Email: news@journal-spectator.com
endar of events and a business directory of journal-spectator.com
Wharton Chamber of Commerce members. For information about advertising in next
For additional information, contact the year’s edition, contact the
Wharton Chamber of Commerce at 979- Wharton Journal-Spectator at 979-532-8840.
532-1862.
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Welcome 2019 Wharton Visitors and Newcomers Guide
Table of Contents
Antiquing ........................................................................ 14
Dan Rather...................................................................... 33
Day Trip to Wharton ...................................................... 20
Historic Homes of Wharton ......................................16-19
Horton Foote ................................................................... 32
Juneteenth Festival ........................................................... 8
Map of Downtown Wharton ......................................24-25
Monterey Square Wine Festival ....................................... 8
Morris Carriage House .................................................... 6
Parks and Recreation ..................................................... 26
Party Under the Bridge ..................................................... 9
Snow on the Square ........................................................ 11
Texas Salsa Showdown ................................................... 10
WCJC: Higher Education in Wharton ............................ 30
Wharton Chamber of Commerce Business Directory .. 37
Wharton Civic Center....................................................... 7
Wharton County Courthouse ......................................... 22
Wharton Country Club..................................................... 7
Wharton Downtown Legends ......................................... 15
Wharton Museums ......................................................... 23
Wharton’s Plaza Theatre ............................................12-13
Wharton’s Pick and Flip ................................................. 21
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Community
The Morris Carriage House
One of the largest and varied collection of Interesting pieces in the collection include
carriages is gathered in the Morris Carriage the carriage used by Vivien Leigh in the movie
House just east of Wharton on CR 117. Gone With the Wind.
The love for the gentle and quiet means The 1939 film adapted from Margaret
of transportation before the invention of the Mitchell’s 1936 novel of the same name won
automobile is ingrained in carriage collectors 10 Academy Awards. It has been named the
Stewart Morris Sr. and his son Stewart Mor- fourth in the top 100 American films of the
ris Jr. 20th Century. The cast also included Clark
Their interests go beyond collecting, each Gable, Leslie Howard and Olivia De Havil-
piece in their collection is completely restored land.
and cared for. Another of the historical pieces in the col-
As the collection grew, they had to have a lection is the carriage known as “The Traveling
place to store them, so the Morris Carriage Government of Mexico.” It was used by then
House was built to house their massive per- popular Mexican President Benito Juarez.
sonal collection. Juarez is still considered Mexico’s greatest
Carriages in the facility span several hun- and most beloved leader of Mexico. He helped
dred years of history and include carriages bring in a number of liberal reforms in the na-
from around the world as well as from the tion’s constitution of 1857.
U.S. Each carriage and wagon is collected and During the French occupation of Mexico
shown for its historical significance and the he refused to accept the rule of any foreign
craftsmanship of those who built them. government. For six years the government of
But what is in the carriage house is only a Mexico became mobile in the carriage, chang-
small portion of those collected by the father ing sites as Juarez stayed ahead of the invading
and son over the years. French army.
In their restored, pristine condition they To get to the Morris Ranch & Carriage House, head
look like and could go from the showroom east for about four miles on FM 1301 toward Boling.
to roadway at any time, which some of them Turn left on CR 117 and travel two miles. The carriage
sometimes do. house is on right just before crossing the bridge on the West
But it takes horses for this means of trans- Bernard River. To arrange tours, call 532-0101.
portation, so there are trained carriage horses
stabled at the facility.
The carriage horses are cared for at the site Vivien Leigh starred
and all the tack needed is there also. Carriage in the 1939 classic
horses are worked with and groomed daily and Gone With the Wind.
all tack is hung with fittings polished and leath- The carriage she
er oiled ready for use. rode in is part of the
When being taken out for special occasions,
carriage collection.
the drivers and passengers often don period
costumes which go along with the years the
vehicles were in use.
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Places 2019 Wharton Visitors and Newcomers Guide
Wharton Country Club
The Wharton Country Club serves Wharton
and the surrounding areas with fine food, recre-
ation, meeting space and social opportunities.
It has served this community for nearly 70
years.
A major project that occurred at the club was
new greens. The club has always been rated as
one of the outstanding nine-hole golf courses in
Texas by golf critics and writers.
This will only make it better if you want to
play on par-71, for example.
“This is the biggest thing we’ve done in the
history of the club,” said Wharton Country Club
Board President Mike Parker.
Work on the golf course began in June 2018,
Parker said. Members of the country club pro- gets, hash browns, biscuits and gravy, fresh fruit,
vided their help, both with raising funds and vol- and more. $12 per plate. Reservations: 979-532-
unteering their time. 5940.
There is the Barbara Stephenson Dining • Make the club your destination for Tuesday
Room, Horton Foote Room, the Game Room, Business Lunch Buffet from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30
which is ideal for groups of up to 30. p.m. A nutritious, hot lunch buffet is available
The course is open to the public on Tuesdays to members and guests. “All you can eat”, or “1
and Saturdays. Green fees are $25 for 18 holes meat, 2 sides” options are available.
and $12.50 for 9 holes. Memberships are also • Bingo Night will return in February with a 6
available. p.m. start. All ages are welcome. The Dining
• Make the club your dining destination with Sun- Room will be open from 5:30-8:30. Dinner $10.
day Brunch the first Sunday of the month from The Wharton Country Club is located at 126 Country
11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Featuring made-to-order Club Drive in Wharton. For more information, call 979-
omelets and waffles, bacon, sausage, chicken nug- 532-5940 or visit whartoncountryclub.com.
Wharton Civic Center
The Wharton Civic Center is the hub for ed events for celebrities such as Frank Sinatra, Jr.
many of the community’s special moments — and Nancy Sinatra, even George W. Bush when
award banquets, seminars, training sessions, he was governor.
business meetings, wedding receptions, rehearsal The Wharton Civic Center is located at 1924
dinners, baby showers, parties and celebrations, North Fulton Street in Wharton. For information call
philanthropic events, private classes, job fairs and 979-532-2491 ext. 603
so much more.
Located 50 miles outside of Houston, the
Wharton Civic Center is the perfect location to
host your event without the traffic and high fees
of the big city.
The Civic Center is an adaptable, dynamic
event space that was built on southern hospitality.
Whether you’re throwing a large event or an inti-
mate gathering, you will be in good hands.
Makyla Monroe, who is from Wharton, was
hired as the center director in 2018.
“My passion is Wharton. I want to see Whar-
ton succeed and thrive and I feel like the Civic
Center is a big part of our community,” Monroe www.pekarsautobody.com
said. 2720 N. Richmond Rd.
When the facility was given to the city in 1990,
Jo Knezek took the director’s position and for 25 Wharton, TX 77488
years she developed the Civic Center into a repu-
table venue known throughout the area. She host- (979) 532-5805
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2019 Wharton Visitors and Newcomers Guide Events
The Return of
Juneteenth
Festival
unfortunate decision to cancel the 2018 event
altogether as a result of the devastation that
Harvey still had on the community.
The first Juneteenth Festival was held in
The annual James Simmons Jr. Wharton 2010, and it quickly grew into one of the city’s
County Juneteenth Festival will occur June 15, largest festivals each summer.
2019 after it was cancelled the previous year The 2017 event attracted 10,000 people,
due to Hurricane Harvey. and three years ago the crowd drew an esti-
Coordinator Paul “Coach” Kearney said mated 15,000 to the city’s Monterey Square
the announcement that the festival will happen area.
is very important to give locals and visitors an According to the festival officials, June-
opportunity to plan in advance. teenth has come to symbolize for many Afri-
Simmons said he is glad and “delighted” can-Americans what the Fourth of July sym-
that committee officials have agreed to move bolizes for all Americans – freedom.
forward with this event that will now mark 10 “It symbolizes the end of slavery. It serves
years. as a historical milestone reminding Americans
“We will have entertainers lined up like we of the triumph of the human spirit over the
have in the past,” Simmons said. “We want the cruelty of slavery,” the festival’s Facebook page
2019 festival to be better than ever because of reads.
what our community has been through.” Juneteenth has been celebrated in Texas
In February 2018, the committee made the since June 19, 1865.
Monterey Square Wine & Arts Fair
One of Wharton’s popular events provides artists display their work in several sites.
culture and is on every corner of downtown No festival is complete without music, and
Wharton at the Monterey Square Wine and there’s a full venue to check out at the fair. Musi-
Arts Fair, held each year in October. cians set up shop in front of several businesses,
The event is a fantastic night to sip, shop and playing acoustic favorites, while the local favor-
stroll. The 2018 event — the 10th annual — was ite, the Java Jam Band, takes its familiar stage
in downtown Wharton and was deemed a suc- inside Milam Street Coffee: Java and Junk.
cess by wine and arts fair officials. Visit montereysquarewinefair.com.
Begun in 2009, the event was sponsored by
the Wharton Chamber of Commerce & Agri-
culture and the Monterey Square Merchants
Committee and is a wonderful way to highlight
stores while offering some unique opportunities
to the public.
Each year, different Texas wineries provide
the samples, in both whites and reds. Wine is
also for sale by the glass or bottle. Participating
merchants offer the various vintages to sample.
In addition, there is craft beer sampling and
boutique sodas.
Art is another feature of the festival. Local
Attendees of the 2018 Monterey Square
Wine & Arts Fair.
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Party Under
2019 Wharton Visitors and Newcomers Guide
the Bridge
Whartonians and visitors will have Though there will not be a dedica-
the chance to party under the Colorado tion of the bridge this year, the fun party
River Bridge again this year. spirit of the event will remain the same.
September 27, 2018 was the inaugu- “The Wharton tourism commit-
ral Party Under the Bridge - Wharton’s tee felt like the event was a great suc-
dedication of the fully restored Colora- cess and it’s different,” Sanders said. “It
do river bridge. uses a different park and it was some-
“This is a celebration of a historic thing unique. Even though we won’t be
bridge. The bridge is saved and it’s dedicating the bridge we will be thinking
been resorted and reopened,” Execu- of some new things to do there. I think
tive Director of the Wharton Chamber we’ll utilize the space a little more effec-
of Commerce Ron Sanders. “Wharton tively and I think we’ll have more food
very much values its history, so just like and more things to do.”
the courthouse we need to celebrate this The Party Under the Bridge will be
as well.” under the Colorado River Bridge at Di-
Party Under the Bridge will also be nosaur Park. Families are encouraged to
a celebration of Wharton, and a way to come play at Dinosaur Park’s recently
bring residents together, Sanders said. renovated playground and admire the
“The celebration will bring people big dinosaur.
together and that’s why we want to do it The second annual Party Under the Bridge
up,” Sanders said. will be on Thursday, October 24, 2019.
Bowing heads during prayers for Wharton, Texas
The first 200 people in attendance received and safe passages on the Colorado Bridge.
free Party Under the Bridge Shirts.
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The weather will be hot and the inau- There are also plans to have the second
gural Texas Salsa Showdown promises Cops n’ Rodders Car Show. Wharton
to be hotter when the event takes place Police Chief Terry Lynch said the first
Friday, May 17 and Saturday, May 18 car show held last year in conjunction
at the Wharton Civic Center, 1924 N. with the Rally for Wharton Festival
Fulton Street. was well received and participation
This will be a celebration of salsa with high that a second show was planned.
a South Texas flavor and flair. And, if Vendors will be available both days.
Tex-Mex is your thing and your fre- Admission to the Texas Salsa Show-
quently wish for bottomless chips and down is $20. You may find more in-
salsa, this festival and the cook-off is formation on Texas Salsa Showdown
for you. on Facebook.
Plans are to have a beef fajita cook-off Call Kapeesh Marketing at 713-570-6603
and brisket cook-off. You will be able with any questions. You may also email at
to view participants with various ex- hello@kapeeshllc.com.
periences compete in salsa categories Amy Morales, marketing director with Kap-
like home chef, restaurant and com- eech Marketing, LLC, is the event organizer.
mercial.
A hot pepper eating contest will also
be held on Saturday beginning at 3
p.m. If you have what it takes to be a
contestant, you would be required to
chew and swallow up to 8 increasingly
spicy peppers, starting with a “simple”
jalapeno. This event is a 50/50 pot
with contestant fees split among the
winner (last person standing) and the
charity of their choice.
On Saturday, you may sample all the
salsas, vote for your favorite, then en-
joy entertainment by a regional favor-
ite – Steel Country. Visitors looked over entries at the 2018 Cops n’
Rodders Car Show.
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Snow on the Square
Snow is not a usual occurrence in this part of
Texas, but the Wharton Chamber of Commerce
ensures that the Wharton County Courthouse
will see the powdery white snow again this year.
Snow on the Square is an event full of fun with
snow, food trucks, vendors and a DJ. The big man
in red, Santa Clause, himself will be making an
appearance again this year, much to the delight
of visitors.
“We decided to have a second snow day
because the first one was so successful,” Executive
Director of the Wharton Chamber of Commerce
Ron Sanders said. “We got to showcase our court-
house and the Christmas decorations to visitors from all over the county. Word of mouth
even brought visitors from outside of Wharton County to come see the snow as well.”
This year’s event will include even more fun for the whole family, Sanders added.
“We’ll build on this event,” Sanders said. “I think next year we’ll have more food and
more things to do. We learned a lot last year as this was the first event and we hope that
we can afford to bring even more snow than this past year to this year’s event.” The second
annual Snow on the Square will be on Friday, December 20, 2019.
Courtesy photos by A.C. Shelton
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The Plaza Theatre
The Plaza Theatre on Monterey Square in of Whatley’s Western Wear, is resorting to
downtown Wharton will begin the 2019 cal- extreme measures to outmaneuver a priss-pot
endar year with “The Red Velvet Cake.” neighbor for the affections of Sweetgum’s
The beginning of the 2019 season is Fri- newest widower. As this fast-paced romp bar-
day, Feb. 8. Performances are normally at 7:30 rels toward its uproarious climax, you’ll wish
p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and 2:30 p.m. your own family reunions were this much
Sundays. fun!
Here’s information on the productions:
AUGUST: OSAGE COUNTY
THE RED VELVET CAKE WAR Presented by VonDerAu Ford of El Campo
Presented by the Ya-Ya’s of Wharton County A tragicomedy
A comedy By Tracy Letts
By Jessie Jones, Nicholas Hope, Jamie Presented through special arrangement
Wooten with Dramatists Play Service
Presented through special arrangement Directed by Burke Wilkins
with Dramatists Play Service Performances: April 5 – 14, 2019
Directed by Sarah Bailey Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 p.m., Sun-
Performances: February 8 – 17, 2019 days at 2:30 p.m.
Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 p.m., Sun- General Admission: $15
days at 2:30 p.m. Recommended for mature audiences due
General Admission: $15 to language and adult situations
Recommended for general audiences About the Show: A vanished father. A
About the Show: In this riotously funny pill-popping mother. Three sisters harboring
Southern-fried comedy, the three Verdeen shady little secrets. When the large Weston
cousins—Gaynelle, Peaches, and Jimmie family unexpectedly reunites after Dad disap-
Wyvette — could not have picked a worse pears, their Oklahoman family homestead
time to throw their family reunion. Their explodes in a maelstrom of repressed truths
outrageous antics have delighted local gossips and unsettling secrets. Mix in Violet, the
in the small town of Sweetgum and the eyes drugged-up, scathingly acidic matriarch, this
of Texas are upon them. is a play that unflinchingly—and uproarious-
Having “accidentally” crashed her ly—exposes the dark side of the Midwestern
minivan through the bedroom wall of her American family.
husband’s girlfriend’s doublewide, Gaynelle
is one frazzled nerve away from a spectacular Litefooter Summer Youth Workshop
meltdown. Peaches, a saucy firebrand and & Production
the number one mortuarial cosmetologist in DISNEY’S THE LION KING JR.
the tri-county area, is struggling to decide if Presented by Roberson Air Conditioning
it’s time to have her long-absent trucker hus- Music, lyrics by Elton John & Tim Rice
band declared dead. And Jimmie Wyvette, Additional music and lyrics by Lebo M,
the rough-around-the-edges store manager Mark Mancina, Jay Rifkin & Hans Zimmer
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Book by Roger Allers and Irene Mecchi also can be used as gifts for family and friends.
Based on the Broadway production The theater is owned and operated by
directed by Julie Taymor Plaza Theatre Inc., a non-profit organization
Presented through special arrangement dedicated to the renovation and restoration of
with Music Theatre International (MTI) the building, as well as fostering the perform-
Directed by Hailey Roberson ing arts.
Performances: June 27 – 30, 2019 Originally founded as The Commu-
Thursday and Friday at 7:30 p.m., Satur- nity Theatre of Wharton, its performers are
day and Sunday at 2:30 p.m. dubbed the “Footeliters” in recognition of
General Admission: $15 famed theater and film writer Horton Foote,
Recommended for general audiences a native Whartonian.
About the Show: Disney’s The Lion King The Plaza is part of the continuing history
has captivated the imagination of audiences of the west side of Monterey Square, being
around the world. The African savannah the city’s entertainment focus, although some
comes to life on stage with Simba, Rafiki and of that history is less than savory.
an unforgettable cast of characters as they “Because the floor of the theater is below
journey from Pride Rock to the jungle... and ground level, there was a tremendous amount
back again, in this inspiring, coming-of-age of seepage, and there were leaks in the roof
tale. and other problems. It was just a sad thing to
see,” said Candyce Byrne, former board presi-
MAMMA MIA! dent.
Presented by the Brandon & Rachel Cutrer However, through fundraisers, grants
Family and donations, the group was able to restore
A musical the first floor to the point it could stand up
Music and lyrics by Benny Andersson & to performance. But the present only offers
Bjorn Ulvaeus a glimpse of the future. The group has pur-
Additional songs by Stig Anderson chased an adjacent building and has opened
Book by Catherine Johnson much-needed additional restrooms.
Originally conceived by Judy Craymer Also last year, a new concession stand was
Presented through special arrangement built in the lobby, and the ticket counter was
with Music Theatre International (MTI) relocated to the former concession stand.
Directed by Betty Vick Plans also include adding an elevator to
Performances: August 2 – 18, 2019 meet ADA guidelines, as the group is literally
Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 p.m., Sun- renovating from the ground up.
days at 2:30 p.m. The future includes converting the second
General Admission: $20 floor into a 1940s-style lounge that can be
Parental guidance suggested due to adult used for small individual, group or business
situations gatherings, as well as opened up to provide
About the Show: Over 60 million balcony seating for live productions.
people worldwide have fallen in love with The third floor will be converted into a
the characters, the story and the music that “Black Box” theater for productions of origi-
make Mamma Mia! the ultimate feel-good nal material created by the group’s members
show! ABBA’s hits tell the hilarious story or productions for small groups.
of a young woman’s search for her birth
father. This sunny and funny tale unfolds on For more, information, call 979-282-2226
a Greek island paradise. On the eve of her
wedding, a daughter’s quest to discover the
identity of her father brings three men from
her mother’s past back to the island they last
visited 20 years ago.
Season tickets
Season Tickets are a way to support the
Plaza Theatre. There are a variety of ticket
packages available.
Season ticket holders are recognized for
their support on the Plaza website, in the the-
ater lobby, and in the playbills. Season tickets
whartonchamber.com 132019 Wharton Visitors and Newcomers Guide Shopping
Texas Gulf Coast
Antique
& Junkin’ Trail
Bohemian Rhapsody II Glen Flora Emporium
134 W. Milam St., Wharton, 832-434-8374. 103 S. Bridge Ave. Glen Flora, 979-677-3249.
Email:Boh_rhap2@att.net Email: emporium@glenflora.com.
Over 32 vendors! Everything from rustic, Dealers who rent space to sell their mer-
metal décor, painted furniture to chalk chandise and consignments. On Facebook
paints and knobs for you next project. as “The Glen Flora Emporium.” Open 10
Vintage & upcycled! Candles, jewelry and a.m. 5:30 p.m. Wed.-Sat., 12 p.m.–5 p.m.
more. Open 10 a.m.– 5:30 p.m. Mon.-Sat., 1 Sun.
p.m.–5 p.m. Sun. Burr Trading Company
JT’s This & That 411 CR 123, Wharton, 979-453-0860.
232 W. Milam St., Wharton, 979-532-0977. Buying, selling and repurposing old things.
Vintage salt/pepper shakers, doors and We are in Wharton’s Bohemian Rhapsody
windows, furniture, nik-naks and more! II, the Glen Flora Emporium, Bar W Field
Open 8:30 a.m.–6 p.m. Tues.-Sat., by and Warrenton. Personal picks by appoint-
chance on Mon. ment! Find us on Facebook as Burr Trading
Milam Emporium Co.
238 W. Milam St., Wharton, 979-531-3103. Milam Street Coffee Java and Junque
Open 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Mon.-Sat. Closed on 200 W. Milam St., Wharton, 979-282-9771.
Sundays. Website: milamstcoffee.com
Antiques, collectibles, crafts, jewelry, cloth- Open 7 a.m. – 6 p.m. Mon.-Sat. Closed on
ing, furniture, and so much more! Sundays.
Accepting New Vendors! Serving coffee, cappucino, latte, mac-
sylviacastillo9394@gmail.com chiato, smoothies, frappachino, Blue Bell
ice cream, shakes and malts, sandwiches,
Montgomery Gallery and Frame and cold drinks. Vintage collectable items,
110 S. Houston St., Wharton,979-532-3929. furniture, nic-naks, decor and lots more!
Website: Montgomerygalleryandframe.net.
Email: mogie@sbcglobal.net.
Vintage look, ready made, and custom
made frames. Oil paintings restoration.
Photo restoration. Frame restoration. Open
9 a.m.–6 p.m. Mon.-Fri. 9 a.m.– 3 p.m. Sat.,
closed on Sun.
Country Duck ReSale Shop
209 E. Milam St., Wharton, 832-628-2310
Plants, Collectibles, Clothing, Piñatas,
Salvaged Repurposed Goods
Collector’s Alley
210 N. Houston St., Wharton, 979-531-3180
Website: collectorsalley.net
Open 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Mon-Sat.
1 p.m.- 5 p.m Sun.
Pedal Cars, Coins, Chimes, Collectibles,
Antiques, Candles, and More!
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Wharton Downtown Legends
Bonnie and Clyde
In 1932, a sheriffs deputy stationed at the Colorado River bridge en-
countered the notorious bank robbers Bonnie and Clyde, who had been
spotted in Louise, south of Wharton, and were headed toward Wharton.
He fired several shots at their vehicle, but apparently missed.
Dickson Monument
Sheriff Hamilton Dickson was shot and
killed in the line of duty while trying to capture
an escapee from the county jail. His funeral was
the largest ever held at the time in Wharton
County. The statute on the courthouse lawn was erected by his family. His
descendents recently had it restored.
Sniper’s Nest
In 1898 Hope Adams ran for sheriff of Wharton County. He ran on the
independent ticket against the candidate running on the White Man’s Union
party. In those days a candidate needed the approval of the White Man’s
Union in order to seek public office. After filing for office, Adams crossed
from the courthouse at the Milam and Fulton street intersection. A shot rang
out. Adams fell dead. Someone had fired the fatal shot from the original
courthouse clock tower. It is said that everyone knew who did it, but charges
were never filed.
Lucky Shot
In 1917 City Marshal W.W. Pitman was given an arrest warrant
for F. Lopez. As the sheriff approached a Mexican restaurant at the
comer of Burleson and Fulton streets in downtown Wharton, Lopez
emerged from the restaurant. Both drew their pistols and fired at the
same time. The bullet from Pitman’s gun entered the cylinder of Lo-
pez’s gun. Lopez’s gun jammed and saved both Lopez’s and Pittman’s
lives. Pittman sent Lopez’s gun to Ripley’s Believe It or Not. He won
fourth place in Ripley’s annual contest. The gun remains in Ripley’s
possession and was last seen in their facility in downtown San Antonio.
Ghost Story
Wharton County wanted to honor its Confederate Army veterans,
members of Buchel Camp. In their memory a monument was placed
on the northwest corner of the county courthouse lawn. To this day, a
circular patch can be seen around the monument. It appeared shortly
after the dedication and remains there. Legend has it that ghosts of the
Confederate soldiers march around the statue every night guarding it
and creating a path that defies all explanation.
Pecans vs. Sycamores
One of Wharton County’s greatest controversies was what trees should be planted around the
county courthouse. Sycamores were native timber and thus were originally chosen for four sides of
the county courthouse. However, in 1922, the county agricultural
extension agent planted pecan trees between the sycamores to prove
that pecans could be a viable cash crop for Wharton County. But
the courthouse square was not big enough for both of them. As the
pecan trees grew, it become clear that there was not room enough
both for the pecans and the sycamores. The problem was resolved
one night, after midnight, when an unknown woodsman came to the
courthouse square and cut down all the sycamores. The pecan trees
continue to flourish there to this day.
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Historic Homes of Wharton
EDITOR’S NOTE: The historic
homes driving tour is designed to give
those staying in Wharton some views
of early architecture around the city.
The homes have been grouped for ease
of finding them on the map. Many of
the homes are private residences and not
Bolton-Outlar House,
accessible for tours. 517 N. Richmond Road
The Bolton-Outlar House, built in 1893,
is a two-story frame Pyramidal-roof dwell-
ing Queen Anne influence modified around
1910 with a classical Revival pediment por-
tico and porches. It rests on brick piers and
is covered by an asphalt shingle tripped
roof with lower cross gable on the principal
and side elevations. An exterior brick chim-
ney with a corbeled cap rises from the top
E. Clyde and Mary Elliott House, ridge of the hipped roof.
707 N. Walnut St. It is one of Wharton’s most impressive
E. Clyde and Mary Elliott acquired three late-19th and early-20th century residential
lots in 1919 from W.B. Barbee in the Barbee dwellings. It was substantially remodeled
subdivision. The Elliotts erected a one-story around 1910.
bungalow home for $2,697. Mr. Elliott was a H.J. Bolton acquired this property in
farmer with land near the small community 1893 from A.H. Purviance for $300 and
of Glen Flora. The couple owned the house probably built the house soon afterwards.
until 1960. The E. Clyde and May Elliott Bolton was a local merchant and first presi-
House is a one-and one-half story frame bun- dent of the newly organized Wharton Na-
galow facing east. The Elliott house is one of tional Bank in 1903. In 1919, Dr. L.B. Out-
the best examples of the bungalow form and lar purchased the dwelling for $7,500. Dr.
the only example of the “airplane” subtype Outlar established a clinic in partnership
in Wharton. with Dr. William Blair called the Outlar-
Blair Clinic. The Outlar family owned the
Nettie Elkins House, house until 1973.
109 E. Alabama St.
The Elkins House was built for Nettie
Elkins after receiving the undivided land
from the heirs of Mrs. D.A. Hobbs. The
house was built in 1874. The Elkins House
is significant as the best extant example of
the pyramid roof house in its most basic
form in Wharton. A full-width open porch
supported by three evenly-spaced columns
dominates the principal façade.
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Merrill–Roten House,
520 Avenue A John and Sophie Garrett House,
James F. and Lena Merrill had this brick 401 E. Alabama St.
veneer house built soon after their acquisi- The John G. and Sophie Garrett House
tion of the property in 1930. In 1932, John is a one-and-one-half story frame dwelling
L. Roten purchased the house. Roten was one facing south on East Alabama Street. Its
of Wharton’s most successful businessmen appearance is typical of the late 19th cen-
during the mid-20th century. He began his tury dwellings in a modified L-plan form.
career in 1922 when he opened a dry goods Jig sawn balusters and brackets, and turned
store in the community. The Tudor Revival columns and frieze indicate a strong Victo-
style was popular among professionals in the rian Queen Anne influence.
community during the late 1920s and 1930s.
Its full brick veneer exterior is rarely seen on
local dwellings.
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Wiley J. Croom House,
205 E Milam St. 979
This is a two-story frame house designed
by Eugene T. Heiner, who also designed the
1888 jail and courthouse in Wharton. It was
built in typical Victorian Queen Anne style
532-3823
808 N. Richmond Rd. Wharton, TX
with heavy use of decorative embellishments.
Wiley J. Croom came to Wharton in 1868 to
practice law and sell real estate. He was elected
county judge in 1886 and met Heiner during
CITY-WIDE STORAGE
the construction of the courthouse which led Climate Controlled
him to select the architect as designer of his
new home.
979-532-3823
808 N. Richmond Rd. Wharton, TX
The house is a two-story frame dwelling
facing south on East Milam Street. The house
retains a high degree of integrity and is the best
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J.H. Speaker House,
414 E. Alabama St.
Susan Speaker purchased this lot and the
adjoining lot in 1893 for $550. This low cost
indicates that the house was not present at
that time. In 1907, J.H. Speaker acquired
the western lot and is believed to have built
the house. The property remained in the
Speaker family until 1976. J.H. Speaker
was a local black educator who taught in
the segregated school in Wharton. At the
Judge Edwin Hawes House, time of construction, this house was in
309 N. Resident St. one of the two primary African-American
neighborhoods. The J.H. Speaker House is
Rosa E. McCamly had this home built in
a one-story frame L-plan dwelling.
1896. In 1897 she sold it to Edwin Hawes (b.
1852), Wharton County judge in the 1870s
and 1880s. Hawes had returned to this area
after a temporary residency in Kerrville where
he was mayor. Here he was a large landowner
and a political leader. The double galleried
home was purchased in 1944 by George Rust
Hawes and his wife Emily Prasifka Hawes,
the son and daughter-in-law of Edwin and
Uzzie Milburn Rust Hawes. This two-story
frame house is an example of center-passage,
with Victorian and Classical Revival features. Hamilton House,
325 N. Richmond Road
A native of Ohio, Joseph Andrew Ham-
ilton served in the Union army during the
Civil War. In 1866 he settled in Wharton
and held a variety of local political offices.
Hamilton purchased this property in 1885
and moved his family into the existing one-
story frame house. In 1907 the home was
enlarged by raising the original structure
and building a new addition underneath.
The house features influences of the neo-
classical style of architecture. The new
O. Brooks-Foote House, addition is brick, and upper wooden floor
505 N. Houston St. is thought to have been constructed circa
Located directly behind the Tom Brooks 1875.
home on Houston street is the Brooks-Foote
home. Tom, son of P.C. and Daisy Speed
Brooks, built this house in 1917 and gave
it to their daughter, Harriet and her hus-
band A.H. Foote. It is a good example of
20th Century bungalow style, with two-bay
L-shaped porch. The house is owned by
the children of the late Horton Foote, who
grew up in the house behind his grandpar-
ents’ home on Richmond Road.
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Egypt Plantation,
11914 FM 102, Egypt
T.M. Neal Home, An eight generation long legacy of Scot-
225 N. Richmond Road tish and English ancestory can be felt at the
Now the site housing the Wharton Egypt Plantation in Egypt, Texas. Established
Chamber of Commerce and Agriculture, in 1830, when W.J.E. Heard purchased 2,200
the home was built in 1912 by Dr. Thur- acres from John C. Clark for $111 in gold
man McCloud (T.M.) Neal and Mae Vine- coins. Heard constructed a double pen, a log
yard Neal. A doctor, farmer and rancher home for his family, slave housing, sugar cane,
and civic leader and philanthropist, as a corn and cotton mills.
tribute to his wife, he donated the home Sitting on the crossroad of commerce by
when he died in 1962. river and road, the Northington family crossed
the Heards’ trails often. After becoming good
family friends, the families merged in marriage
as Heards’ eldest daughter, Elizabeth mar-
ried Mentor Northington. Producers of sugar
cane, corn, cotton and pecans, the Heard-
Northington plantation kept up with the
market and even ventured into both the cattle
and horse businesses. In a constantly changing
world, the Egypt Plantation has perserved un-
der the management and ownership of Bud
and Mary Margaret Northington. The couple
maintains the facility for tours and events.
Tom N. Brooks Home,
516 N. Richmond Road
This eclectic dwelling with five-bay
porch was constructed circa 1915 by Tom
Brooks, dry goods merchant. The house Biggest Selection
faces Richmond Road which carried traf-
fic between Houston and Victoria through
Best Prices
Wharton. The home, its residents and the
daily events inspired the writings of Brooks’ 3030 N. RICHMOND RD.
grandson, Horton Foote. The house sold in WHARTON, TX 77488
1948 to the Brandl family. In 1998, Charles
E. and Paulette Brandl-Roades restored the 979-531-8623
home to its former grandeur.
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A Day Trip to
Wharton, Texas
We can help you make a memorable day glimpse of the past musically speaking, make
while you stay in Wharton. Here is some in- sure to visit the original Wharton County
formation to help you do just that and don’t Courthouse. Join others who stroll around the
forget to take pics! courthouse with their cell phone in hands tak-
ing selfies. The famous Texas architect Eugene
Morning T. Heiner constructed the building in 1889. As
You may be getting up from one of the decades went by, markers were erected on the
many hotels/motels Wharton offers visitors. courthouse grounds at various corners. While
You want to eat breakfast and the city has res- circling the square, you might get a glimpse
taurants you won’t find anywhere else but here. of a mural or two. Count them all as you visit
If you are in the mood for Mexican-style “hue- through town, there are at least half a dozen to
vos rancheros” or “home style” cooking, stay chose from. Address is 100 South Fulton Street.
along Business 59/Richmond Road. Some of
these locally-owned restaurants like Freddie’s,
Larry’s or Regio’s only take cash so be prepared Afternoon
just in case. Don’t be surprised if you run into a After all that walking, shopping and learn-
Wharton councilperson or school district trust- ing you’re probably hungry and you can’t visit
ee as they frequent these restaurants as diners Texas without eating some Tex-Mex. In town,
just as the day is getting started. Freddie’s is also there are a handful of Tex-Mex restaurants to
our bus stop for travelers who might be coming choose from. In the downtown area, we have
through or destination Wharton. Larry’s Mexican Restaurant, Cuevos Mexican
Once you’ve done eating, visit the Down- Restaurant, Taqueria Las Regias and Los Cu-
town Monterey Square Historic District for an- cos for an authentic Tex-Mex experience. If
tiquing, a piece of history and morning coffee Tex-mex isn’t your cup of tea you can always
and pastries. The Milam Street Coffee: Java & rush on over to Provisions Bistro and Market
Junque recently switched ownership and an- for organic and locally sourced food. Owner
tiques are something the new owners John and and operator, Debra Medina, once ran for
Jane Bard have introduced to our citizens and the governor and was another reason that put
now you! Wharton on the map.
There are other antique shops along Milam Walk off the meal by visiting Wharton’s
Street that would interest you and the nicest life-size dinosaur sculpture at what the locals
owners you’ll ever meet. Across the street from call Dinosaur Park on the west end of River-
Milam Street Coffee is another spot you want to front Park, which runs along downtown and
add to your list of Wharton stops: The Tejano y the Colorado River, which sometimes reached
Conjunto Gallery of Legends Museum, which at least 30 feet of water. Address is Colorado
is at 146 West Milam Street. Owners John and Street at North Richmond and Business 59.
Lucy Alaniz said when they were looking for a Check out the recently restored Southern
location to place the museum, Wharton was the Pacific Railroad Depot. It was built in 1912 as
best place as it’s located along a busy US 59 cor- a social and transportation center for Whar-
ridor between Corpus Christi and Houston – ton. The depot sits on the “Macaroni Line”
and it’s not too far from San Antonio. named in honor of the 1,200 Italians who
While hopping from store to store with a helped build the track for the New York, Texas
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and Mexican railroad in 1882. Address is 100
South Sunset. Hours are Saturday 9 a.m. to 1 Wharton’s Pick
p.m.
Finish the afternoon off by visiting another & Flip to Kick
museum, this one the 20th Century Technol-
ogy Museum. It has an address of 615-625
North Fulton Street. Items include papers en-
Off in 2019!
abling NASA’s Man in Space program, NASA Makers, flippers and junkers will
reports including biomedical results of Skylab, be the center of attention when the
debriefing reports from Apollo astronauts and inaugural Pick & Flip happens later
various engineering planning reports, among this year.
other historical collections. Wharton is home You will be invited for a one-of-a-
to the Wharton County Historical Museum, kind event that will be held in con-
but unfortunately it is closed due to Hurricane junction with the 10th Annual City-
Harvey in 2017. County leaders are working wide Garage Sale. Participants and
to look for funding to make it operable once you will gather at Monterey Square
again. to see judges decide who has the best
DIY skills.
Evening Participants will be given a set
If you know about the Plaza Theatre lo- amount of time to shop downtown
cated at 120 South Houston Street and its nu- and find their perfect “pick” before
merous productions, you’ll want to plan a day rushing back to a DIY station to begin
in February, April, June and August. Now that transforming the piece into a “flip.”
the 2019 theatre season is upon us, you want Judges will name a winner, and all
to visit the Plaza’s website at www.wharton- finished pieces with be up for sale the
plazatheatre.org for dates and times. Before a same day.
show, try Wharton’s barbecue. If you’re in the Again, the first-ever Pick & Flip will
mood for this, try Hinze’s on Richmond Road be held in conjunction with the garage
or Hinze’s Country Kitchen for a more home sale, which will be Friday, May 31 and
cooked meal, located off Texas 60. If you’re Saturday, June 1.
feeling fishy, try Wharton Seafood on Rich- Times of when contestants will be
mond Road for a versatile seafood menu. For participating will be announced.
a little bit of everything (including hamburg- Email Pick & Flip organizer Amy
ers, chicken-fried steak, subs, steaks, salads and Morales at amy@kapeeshllc.com for more
more) try 9er’s Grill off Boling Highway and information.
Fulton Street.
Investing
in cleaner
energy today
for a brighter
tomorrow.
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Wharton County Courthouse
The Wharton County Courthouse does las in 1878. Between 1878 and his death in
not resemble what people remember from 1901, he designed 12 courthouses - only six
the 1950s. In the 1930s and 1940s, the court- survive.
house was remodeled to gain needed space. The courthouse was built in a classic Vic-
Wings were added on each side. The bell, torian design. Its design was a combination
clock tower and mansard roof had been re- of two popular Victorian styles of the 1880s
moved. Its original red bricks covered in stuc- — the Second Empire style and the Italianate
co and painted yellow. It was redesigned in an style. It was a three-story masonry building
art deco look of the time period. with limestone trimmings topped with a man-
Famous playwright Horton Foote, who sard roof and a central clock tower. Its bricks
was a Wharton native, was upset with the were made from clay gleaned from the Colo-
changes and he referred to it as “the Sulphur rado River.
Block” because it was painted yellow. By the 1950s, the Heiner-designed court-
By the 1980s the added wings were pull- house looked nothing like it originally did.
ing on the center structure and causing major But cost and time to restore the structure
engineering concerns. The question was, “Do were underestimated. The courthouse had an
we raze it or save it through restoration?” original estimate of $2.9 million but ended up
For a while it looked like the 1889 Whar- costing $7.4 million. The restoration began in
ton County Courthouse would be no more. July 2003 and was completed in July 2007. It
Structural issues became the focal points of was the most extensively restored courthouse
the emotional issue. Restoration of the court- in the state’s history.
house caused divisions among residents of the Finally, in August 2005, Wharton residents
county. gathered on the courthouse square to watch as
Preservationists said save it at all cost; oth- the massive clock tower was lifted to the top of
ers were for replacing with a more modern the building. The tower is an exact replica of
structure. A third group thought it could not the original. The courthouse bell, which had
be restored. Local preservationists quickly been saved by First Baptist Church, was re-
organized and looked for ways to save the turned to the county and placed in the tower.
building. They considered the courthouse to Today, with the restoration complete, the
be “the heart and soul of Wharton County.” courthouse as it looked in its 1889 glory is
The preservationists won, and courthouse the gem of Wharton’s downtown Monterey
history was researched by Wharton native Square. It joins Hallettesville as the only two
and architect David Bucek Jr. Heiner works that are as the architect origi-
After four years of planning, trips to Aus- nally designed them.
tin’s Texas Historical Commission and fund- The courthouse is featured in the PBS
raising, the task of restoring the historic court- television documentary, The Golden Age of
house began — and it would be restored to its Texas Courthouses.
Victorian style. The Wharton County Courthouse is at 100 S.
The courthouse was designed by Eugene Fulton St. in downtown Wharton. Visit whartoncoun-
T. Heiner, who arrived in Houston from Dal- tycourthouse.com.
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Wharton Museums
The Tejano y Conjunto Gallery of Leg- The new Library Annex and Research Center
ends Museum is one of the newest attractions in for the Wharton County 20th Century Tech-
downtown Wharton. The gallery is located inside nology Museum is now open.
the Wolf Pak Radio Studio building at 146 West After flooding damage from Hurricane Har-
Milam across from the Wharton County Court- vey, the museum had been closed, but now visitors
house. can visit, said founder Art Schulze.
John Alaniz is the operating director and his There are many items currently on display in
son, Lee Cruz aka DJ Lobo, is the museum direc- the center, which has an address of 615 through
tor. The museum is now a 501c3 non-profit orga- 625 North Fulton Street in Wharton
nization, which affords them the opportunity to ex- Items include books signed by pioneers in bio-
pand on their operation, which sometimes includes medical engineering center in the Houston area,
Tejano music dances in the Wharton area. Just re- papers enabling NASA’s Man in Space program,
cently, the inaugural Musicians Reunion was held NASA reports including biomedical results of Sky-
to honor performers from as far back as the 1960s. lab, debriefing reports from Apollo astronauts and
“We are dedicated on persevering our culture’s various engineering planning reports, historical col-
roots,” Alaniz said. “The museum has a lot of tal- lection of radios, comprehensive local barbed-wire
ented musicians that have contributed to Tejano collection, cameras and computers including rare
and conjunto music.” Thomas Edison radios and a collection of selected
Exhibit hours are Monday through Friday organ technology including a pump, an electronic
10 a.m. to 5 p.m. reed, a Baldwin Fun Machine and
For more information John Alaniz at Hammond.
979-533-4009 or Lee Cruz at 979- The public is welcome to come
533-6170. Email djlobo@wolf- visit the center for free, though dur-
pakradio.com ing this transitional phase an ap-
Location: 146 W Milam pointment must be made ahead of
Street Wharton, TX 77488 time, Schulze said.
To make an appointment, call 979-
282-8810.
120 East Caney Street
Wharton, Texas 77488
Phone: (979) 532-2491
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