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Blue Willow Café Los Patrones Mexican Grill Brazos Belle Burton Short Stop Cotton Pickin’ Kitchen

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ome say we are in the middle of it all and yet still a hidden treasure. Burton is a charming, walkable town with friendly folks, deep history and an evolving story. We have much to offer with our great dining, shopping and services, local winery, nearby lake recreation and so many exceptional neighbors to enjoy while you are here.

Halfway between Houston and Austin, we are close for an easy day trip or weekend escape. We invite you to come to see why we think It’s better in Burton!

Susan Kiel Secretary Burton Chamber of Commerce

The Burton Visitors and Newcomers magazine is published by Texas-based Trips Publications, a publisher with a focus on small towns throughout Texas. To view all of the towns in the Trips Publications family, visit tripspublications.com or call 979-725-3080 to request hard copies.

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Susan S. Kiel, Secretary of Burton Chamber of Commerce and President of the Burton Heritage Society

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elcome to Burton – The Best Kept Secret in Texas!

Burton is located halfway between Austin and Houston, at the foothills of the Texas Hill Country.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Contributors Susan Kiel, Steph Jarvis, James Bethany, Eric Pohl, Susie Tommaney, Tynan Shadle

4 - HISTORY OF BURTON 6 - AREA ATTRACTIONS 10 - FOOD MECCA 11 - BLUE WILLOW CAFE 12 - LOS PATRONES MEXICAN GRILL 13 - THE BRAZOS BELLE, WHITE HORSE TAVERN 14 - SADDLEHORN WINERY, NEON MOON COFFEE 15 - BURTON SHORT STOP, COTTON PICKIN’ KITCHEN 18 - COTTON GIN FESTIVAL

22 - CALENDAR OF EVENTS 24 - SHOPPING 26 - DINING 28 - LODGING 29 - AREA CHURCHES 30 - SERVICE PROVIDERS 33 - RELOCATION 34 - MEET THE NEIGHBORS

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When they remember us rangers ... let them remember us not as men of vengence, but as men of law and justice.

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Leander H. McNelly

HISTORY OF BURTON

wo miles northwest of the current town lies Burton’s roots. In the 1830’s, Kerr’s Settlement and later Union Hill were thriving communities on the La Bahia Road. With the sale of 330 acres from John & Elizabeth Burton to trustees of the Houston and Texas Central Railroad, Burton was born in 1870.

Thanks to the railroad, the town flourished while Union Hill disappeared.

Through the years Burton became a bustling town with several cotton gins, general stores, saloons, churches, a hotel and a hospital. The railroad was the heartbeat of the town for 90 years until passenger and then freight travel disappeared.

While two of the gins closed, one survives to this day. The Burton Farmers Gin is home to a 1925 Bessemer Type IV diesel oil engine. The restored 16 ton “Lady B” is the largest internal combustion engine of its vintage still operating in America! Each year the gin gets fired up and bales cotton during the annual Cotton Gin Festival.

One of Burton’s most well-known inhabitants was Leander H . McNelly. Born March 12, 1844 in Follensbee, Brook County, Virginia. A Texas Ranger in the 1870s, McNelly commanded a special group to bring order to the Nueces Strip. McNelly and his rangers were responsible for saving the King Ranch, one of the largest ranches in the world. After suffering from tuberculosis, McNelly retired in 1876. He died on September 4 of the following year in

Burton, Texas. He is buried at the Mt. Zion Cemetery where his stately monument was a gift from the King Ranch.

Recognizing the importance of the area’s rich history, the Burton Heritage Society organized in March 1973. The group’s mission is to preserve and share the history of the community. Through their dedicated work, the society secured numerous listings in the National Register Leander H. McNelly and “Commercial Historic District” designation for the downtown. The organization is still going strong and actively maintains and protects the Burton Railroad Depot and the Mt. Zion Historical Chapel. burtonheritagesociety.org 979-803-0393

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Through the years Burton became a bustling town with several cotton gins, general stores, saloons, churches, a hotel and a hospital.

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BURTON ATTRACTIONS

BURTON RAILROAD DEPOT & MUSEUM - In olden days, the importance of a depot, especially to a small town, cannot be overstated. It was the town's link to the rest of the world, communications headquarters (telegraph office), as well as a gathering place for the community. Countless travelers, bales of cotton and other agricultural products, cattle and lumber, as well as numerous tons of miscellaneous merchandise passed through this building during the many decades of its use as a depot. In May 1990, after being used for several different purposes, the Burton depot was moved back to its original location and restored, just before it turned 100 years old.

507 N Railroad St. | 979-803-0393 | burtonheritagesociety.org MT. ZION HISTORICAL CHAPEL -This lovely building has roots back to 1853, although it only dates to 1917. How, you ask? Unfortunately no images survive of the Mt. Zion Baptist Church. The church remained at this site until the 1880s when it was taken apart and rebuilt in the nearby town of Burton. Now renamed the First Baptist Church of Burton it suffered great damage in the 1900 Storm. In 1917, the church rebuilt yet again due to those damages. Local builders C.W. Homeyer and Will Weeren completed the building and it served the congregation and local community for over 60 years.

On FM 1948 and FM 390, 3 Miles NE of Burton | 979-803-0393 | burtonheritagesociety.org

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MT. ZION CEMETERY - This 5-acre cemetery is located on the league of land granted to Robert Clokey, of Stephen F. Austin's Second Colony, in 1831. First grave here was that of an infant, E. A. Metcalfe, who died Sept. 15, 1852. Some unmarked graves may date from a yellow fever epidemic that struck this area in 1867. The cemetery was probably named for the Mt. Zion Baptist Church, located here from 1857 to 1882. Deeded to cemetery trustees in 1881 by owner J. R. Hines, the site contains 13 marked graves, which represent 55 families. The Burton Heritage Society now maintains the property.

6152 FM-390 | 979-803-0393 | burtonheritagesociety.org BURTON CITY PARK - The City Park is being developed to accommodate the needs and interests of local residents and visitors.

Corner of Main and E. Texas Streets | 979-289-3402 | cityofburton-tx.gov INDIAN CREEK NATURE AREA & WALKING TRAIL - A beautifully wooded natural area that is located behind the Texas Cotton Gin Museum in Burton. There is a grassed picnic area and table, a bat box and a wooden bridge to a nature area along Indian Creek which sometimes runs with a small waterfall.

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OTHER AREA ATTRACTIONS • Burton City Park with ball fields and playground - 13025 W Washington St, Burton • Peeka Ranch - 13350 Fm 389, Burton, 713-857-1461 • Texas Cotton Gin Museum - 307 N Main St. Burton • Nails Creek State Park - 6280 FM 180 Ledbetter • Lake Somerville State Park & Trailway - 14222 Park Rd 57, Somerville • U.S. Corps of Engineers: Lake Somerville-Rocky Creek 10550 Rocky Creek Park Rd., Burton and Yegua Creek Park 12563 Yegua Creek Park Rd., Burton

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culinary destination

by Michelle Banse Stokes, photos by Tammie Mills, Lori Olivarez-Ligues, Eric Pohl and Donna Gandy

FOOD

MECCA

Burton restaurants, cafés and winery stand out as culinary treasures in Central Texas.

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f you need a reason to go on a foodie excursion, here it is: Burton boasts some of the best dining experiences in Texas, served up in a quaint, small town atmosphere.

To save you from researching where to dine, we’ve compiled a list of eight destinations that are certain to offer whatever you’re hungry for. From a plate of fine French cusine to one of the juciest burgers that’s ever passed your lips, you’ll find what you crave in Burton ... even if that craving is for a chilled glass of Texas wine.

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Rediscovering the comforts of home

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Burton’s Blue Willow Café offers from scratch options with a French flair.

new hotspot in an historic location, Blue Willow Café is housed in the freshly renovated building that was once the iconic Burton Café. Opening their doors in February of 2019, the new diner quickly established a solid foothold of their own in downtown Burton with Chef Tammie Mills at the helm.

“I’ve always been connected to food,” shared Tammie. “I come from a big family with seven kids. We always have large gatherings and there’s always good food. So, for me, food was always home and comfort – the love language for us. I’ve always cooked and had an inclination towards that. When I moved to Texas, I quit my job to be home for my kids, but they didn’t really need me, and I grew bored. Took me twenty years, but I finally made it to culinary school.”

And it’s that passion for family and food that shines through brightly in every plate that comes out of the kitchen at Blue Willow Café.

“Burton restaurants do try and support one another,” said Tammie. “Andre from Brazos Belle still comes by every week when he gets his mail to check on me and make sure I'm holding up and answers questions if I need it. Carl from Neon Moon and I have a barter system; I feed him, and he keeps me caffeinated. And Lily and Celeste of Los Patrones have been great to have as neighbors. I love seeing more women-owned businesses in town, whose owners are mothers as well, doing what they are passionate about. I think Burton is rising up as a team and as a united front with the new business coming in. We want to see healthy growth while keeping Burton the place that we love. We really are lucky in a town so small to have some great options with owners who are dedicated to quality.”

Blue Willow Café is located at 12513 West Washington Street and online on Facebook and Instagram.

“Everything starts from scratch,” said Tammie. “It’s a lot of hard work but I think I was raised that hard work is what you do; it’s what our purpose is. I love getting up when it is quiet, and I make the bread fresh every day. I get up at 4 a.m. and I have three hours to myself to bake, set the menu, and get ready for the day ahead.”

In addition to a varied menu that features locally grown ingredients whenever possible, Tammie also has expanded her business to include service for larger gatherings both in and out of the café.

“We do a lot of special dinners targeted for our clients and catering for small parties,” added Tammie. “We’ve done private dinners, bridal showers, wedding receptions for small groups, and we’ve even done a couple of weddings, preferring to stay with groups of less than fifty guests. We also have plans to do more at the café itself. In April, we will start our Fifth Friday hot dog social. It’ll be kind of a low-key neighborhood social on our patio area; a way to connect people right here in Burton. I hope it will give a consistent opportunity for everyone and anyone to hang out and bond every month that has a fifth Friday in it.”

Recognizing that she could not stand alone, Tammie has found a kinship with other restaurant owners in Burton that has proved instrumental to Blue Willow Café’s success.

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Anything but ordinary

Burton's Los Patrones balances tradition with modern cusine.

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ay “Mexican food or Tex-Mex” to many Texans, and burritos bursting with rice and beans or enchiladas drowned in melted cheese probably come to mind. But the dishes rolling out of the kitchen at Los Patrones in Burton are taking a beloved cuisine beyond what patrons have come to expect from a typical Mexican restaurant. Not only are they challenging the idea that Mexican food means cheap and fast, but they’re procuring quality ingredients and preparing them in novel and creative ways.

“The Patrones shrimp is my go-to dish,” said John, a frequent guest of the restaurant. “It has mushrooms, green onions and sun-dried tomatoes in a cream sauce. No matter what my family and I order, the portions are always generous and the service is outstanding.”

A local favorite hotspot, Los Patrones is drawing crowds from far and wide in search of their selection of steaks, seafood, fajitas, enchiladas and tacos. A family owned and operated restaurant, they put attention into every detail of the dishes that leave their kitchen. It’s been said that you can judge a good Mexican restaurant on three items; their tortillas, guacamole and Margaritas. Rest assured that Lost Patrones hits the mark in every category.

“I can’t get enough of their homemade tortillas, queso con chorizo and Mexican guacamole,” shared Tammie, another guest at Los Patrones. “And their salad options are always a great choice when I’m looking for a healthier option.”

In addition to the food, Los Patrones also offers patrons selections from their full-bar. Although their classic Margaritas are always a hit, guests looking for something out of the ordinary may want to try their strawberry, mango or peach Margaritas, a piña colada or strawberry daiquiri. In addition to domestic beers, Los Patrones also carries imports and has several favorites on draft. And what Mexican restaurant would be complete without sangria? Guests will delight in their unique take on this classic beverage.

"Their peach Margaritas are the bomb," added Beverly, a weekly guest at Los Patrones. "My husband enjoys a draft beer with dinner when we stop in on our usual Friday date night. The waitstaff know our orders by heart."

Not in the mood for Mexican food? No problem. Los Patrones varied menu also features alternative selections, such as rib-eye steaks, Cajun pasta, seafood soup, Florence pasta, hamburgers, fried fish, grilled quail, ribs and pork chops.

Los Patrones is located at 12607 West Washington Street and online on Facebook.

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Their peach Margaritas are the

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Simple, French food – Texas-style

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Burton’s Brazos Belle Restaurant serves up traditional recipes with a twist.

aving grown up spending summer vacations in the area, Sandy Delacroix could have only dreamed that she would one day introduce her husband, Andre, to Burton and relocate their family there to run a local favorite restaurant.

“I had spent many summers with my grandparents in Brenham,” shared Sandy. “In 1964, my parents bought a farm just outside of Burton. Our family spent our weekends there and most times that included lunch at the Brazos Belle. Over the years, the restaurant closed and fell into disrepair. Fast forward to 1989 when we were looking for a country place of our very own, the realtor told my husband, ‘You’re a chef, you should consider the Brazos Belle – let’s at least look at it.’ We bought it that day.”

Andre’s formal training into the ranks of chef du cuisine began at the very young age of fourteen. Apprenticeship took him through several regional restaurants. It

was then on to the Georges V in Paris, before beginning a six-year tour as chef with the French Club Mediterranee. As that tour came to a close, Andre found himself in Texas to begin a ten-year stint with the Four Seasons Hotel. Today, Chef Delacroix showcases his very personal style of food preparation and service exclusively at the Brazos Belle.

he thinks about retirement, but he just wants to keep doing it; he just signed himself up for another year.”

Brazos Belle Restaurant is located at 600 North Main in downtown Burton and online at brazosbellerestaurant. com.

“People may assume that all French food is rich, but it really isn’t,” added Sandy. “It is good food, like his mom would have made. His food is simple, very simple, French food but in a Texas-style. And he always searches out special ingredients.”

Although it’s easy to see Andre’s passion for his food, it’s his customers that keep him in the kitchen even past what most would consider retirement age.

“Our customers are our friends,” said Sandy. “Andre can usually tell when a certain order goes back to the kitchen precisely who did the ordering; it’s funny! Every year

Laid-back tavern true to its roots

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Burton’s White Horse is a local favorite any time of day.

ight years have passed since Allison Krause Crowson combined her lifelong love of music with a newly discovered love of cooking to create success both in and out of the kitchen at White Horse Tavern, a local

landmark.

“I was about to retire from the school district in Brenham,” said Crowson. “I’m also a musician; been playing for over 30 years. The owner of the White Horse approached me about trying to run it and so I did. I’ve made so many friends out there. My kids are grown and, having been around so many people working at the school district, it was in my personality to be around people. The White Horse is almost like having a big family and they all come to eat at noontime. It’s fun, a lot of fun. Some of my fondest childhood and even young adult memories are of being at Aunt Ella Mae Krause's home on Tom Green Street in Brenham around lunchtime. She cooked a hot meal ev-

ery day that her entire family came home for, except her husband. Uncle Ervin owned a Texaco station so someone would make his plate, cover it with foil and deliver it to him. Just like Ella Mae, I am flying solo most days on this gig, but I think you will enjoy the vibe, as well as a good home cooked lunch, or ‘dinner’ as she would have called it.”

Although known far and wide for those homemade lunches, there’s two sides to this local hangout. When the sun goes down in Burton, White Horse Tavern turns into a local hotspot that’s hard to beat.

“There’s usually live music on Friday and Saturday nights, maybe I’m performing, or a band that has messaged me, or I’ll call up an old friend to play. Patrons are encouraged to check our Facebook page for schedules. Thursday nights there’s no live music, but we still have good food and cold drinks. Two years ago, we started doing tribute shows. I’ve done Loretta Lynn, Tammy Wynette, Patsy Cline, Dolly Parton; I like to dress up and sing. I hire really good musicians, a put-together band, and we do a dinner show. Patrons enjoy a nice meal, usually from the performers own cookbook, I throw on a costume and we do a fun show!”

Recognizing her community, Crowson is quick to offer her appreciation for her customers.

“Burton has been very, very kind to me,” said Crowson. “I really do enjoy being here.

The people, friends both old and new, is what White Horse is all about.”

White Horse Tavern is located at 400 North Main in downtown Burton and online at burtonwhitehorse.com.

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A slower pace

Saddlehorn Winery a favorite country destination.

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estled in the heart of Washington County, Saddlehorn Winery is a 390 acre ranch with picturesque views, rolling hills and a beautiful vineyard.

April. Their Wine & Crystal Trail runs the first two weekends in December. Tickets may be obtained online at texasbluebonnetwinetrail.com. There are a total of eight wineries on the trail.

The winery and tasting bar are both open daily from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., featuring Saddlehorn’s award-winning, handcrafted red and white wines and views of their estate Blanc du Bois and Black Spanish vines that were originally plated in 2006.

The tasting bar has views of the winery where visitors can see the tanks used for fermentation and the wines being made.

Patrons are invited to join Saddlehorn Winery’s Wine Club that includes a complimentary tasting with every visit, a 20% discount on all wines purchased and a 10% discount on all gift shop merchandise. Members also receive advance notice and priority on all winery events and new and limited release wines. There are also member only events.

Part of the Texas Bluebonnet Wine Trail, Saddlehorn Winery participates in their special trail that starts at the end of March and goes through early

Saddlehorn Winery is located at 958 FM 1948 North in Burton and online at saddlehornwinery. com.

Coffee lovers rejoice

Neon Moon Coffee Roasters offers specialty coffee in downtown Burton. ransforming green coffee beans into the aromatic coffee everyone loves depends on one vital ingredient – a roaster. And in Burton, that roaster’s name is Carl Luning.

“I was looking for a place to open up a roastery and no other town felt right,” said Luning, who started Neon Moon Coffee Roasters in 2020 with his wife, Rosemary. “The building I found in Burton is 99% perfect for a coffee shop. Locals threatened me that if I was going to have a roastery in town, I better serve coffee. They were true to their word; we sell a lot of it.”

A self-proclaimed “wine guy,” Luning’s appreciation for the nuances of fine wine led him down the road to specialty coffee.

grade coffee. I’m also excited about the single origin coffee I am selling and we’re still developing new blends as we go. We roast the bean; you drink the coffee.”

Neon Moon Coffee Roasters is located at 12510 West Texas Street in Burton and online at neonmooncoffee.com.

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We roast the bean; you drink the

coffee.

– Carl Luning

“Back in 2009, I started hearing about specialty coffee,” shared Luning. “I started doing some research and discovered that coffee beans are like grapes, different notes, flavors. The coffee bug hit us and the drive to educate, learn and gain wisdom from other roasters and purveyors of great coffee is what led us to starting Neon Moon Coffee. It’s like we have our own little winery and don’t have to go through the trouble of making our own wine. We make coffee.”

Although Luning is surrounded daily by the responsibilities of running a small business, he still finds time to enjoy a cup himself.

“My favorite is my blend,” added Luning. “The Guatemala La Morena region beans add the dark chocolate notes, and the other half is the Brazil Salmo, adding peanut butter and raisin notes. I blend them both fifty, fifty. It’s my best seller. With blends, one has to be careful. Some roasters use a cheaper bean and mix it with a good bean. You get good flavors, but it’s not the same. My blends are almost always tier one specialty

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Carrying on an old family tradition

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Local icon Burton Short Stop serves up local favorites to generations of diners.

aving grown up in Burton Short Stop, today Mike Harmel still carries on a tradition that his family started years ago.

“My parents sold out in ’73,” said Harmel. “When a group of five of us bought it back again ten years ago, there were not many choices to eat in Burton. Everything was closed. Now I bought it out and I have my three kids and fiancé, Molly, to help me.”

Known far and wide for their hamburgers, Burton Short Stop has a varied menu that includes homecooked food and classic favorites. Offering lunch specials six days a week, they also operate as a full-service convenience store.

“We have homemade lunch specials,” shared Harmel. “We use fresh hamburger meat for our burgers, never frozen. Our onion rings are also kind of a big deal since we hand-batter them. For breakfast, we do pancakes, omelets, bacon and eggs. We use Burton Processing and they make a real good pan sausage and that’s where we get most of our meats from. Those in a hurry can pick up a breakfast taco or kolaches that we bring in from Kountry Boys in Brenham. On Friday nights, we have a ribeye special. I’m cooking and I do a seasoned homestyle French fry with the skin on. Diners can also choose fish on Friday night. In addition to inside dining, there are picnic tables outside and a back porch. We also sell a lot of food to go at night. Barbecue is available from time to time on weekends. Sundays we don’t cook, but we still have gas and cold beer.”

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Burton Short Stop is located at 12400 FM 390 and online on Facebook.

We use fresh hamburger meat for our burgers, never frozen. - Mike Harmel

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Slow and low, and "to-go" Cotton Pickin’ Kitchen offers old-school barbecue, Burton-style.

ne of the oldest running gas stations in the state, Cotton Pickin’ Kitchen started as a collaborate endeavor of Greg Malloy, his wife, Trina, and his parents, Claire and Ted. Although they have long been known as a place to get fuel, a cold drink and even auto repairs, they’ve only recently offered grab-andgo barbecue.

“We kept selecting different names as we were building and developing,” said Malloy.

“One day my wife asked me ‘What are we going to call that cotton pickin’ thing?’ and,

well, there was the name. Plus, cotton is our heritage in Burton. As part of Malloy’s, the restaurant focuses primarily on barbecue. People can come for a little bit of everything; get coffee in the morning, come back for an inspection and oil change, and grab a brisket sandwich for lunch” Staying true to his roots, Malloy is proud to smoke his barbecue the old fashioned way.

“I’m old school,” shared Malloy. “I use an old-style pit with indirect cooking and native wood, primarily oak and pecan. We are slow and low. We get it right out and put our sandwiches together just like we were going to eat it ourselves, country-style. And we always run out of barbecue; we make it and it’s gone and we make it again.”

Positioned on what used to be a quiet connection between Brenham and Austin, today Malloy takes advantage of the increased traffic to drive his unique brand.

“We’re renormalizing eating in a gas station again,” added Malloy. “We are more of a country store and we are developing our niche as a restaurant. We focus on quality, not quantity.”

Cotton Pickin’ Kitchen is a part of Malloy’s at 13200 US-290 and online on Facebook.

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Carmine Chamber of Commerce

Museum & Visitor’s Center 248 E Sylvan, Carmine | 979-278-4200

www.carminetx.com

Open 2nd and 4th Friday and Saturday each month, 10am to 2pm or by appointment.

The Carmine Chamber of Commerce meets every 1st Thursday of month.

The public is welcome, call 979-451-1507 for more information.

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BURTON COTTON GIN FESTIVAL

by Steph Jarvis, Museum Director, Texas Cotton Gin Museum and Tynan Shadle, Programs Coordinator

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uch more than just a fun, local event, the Burton Cotton Gin Festival’s 32 year history is tightly intertwined with the survival of the Burton Farmers Gin itself. Prior to a museum, the gin sat vacant from its closure in 1974 until 1986. At that time, a group of dedicated volunteers formed a non-profit called Operation Restoration, Inc. with the specific goal of saving the gin from demolition. Once that purpose was achieved, the group, inspired by a challenge set by the Smithsonian Institute, began the process to restore the 1914 gin to working condition.

As anyone involved with historic buildings knows, it requires significant funding to undertake a restoration project. So in April 1990 after long planning by ORI, the first Burton Cotton Gin Festival was held right next to the historic cotton gin. To this day, the festival continues. Through the years it has evolved in many ways-- and countless volunteers, and attendees have taken part in this wonderful celebration. Thanks to the festival and much needed funds it provided, a museum was opened in 1999. As of 2021, the museum proudly celebrates 22 years of preserving and sharing history with the public.

Much like other small town festivals, a Main Street parade kicks things off and a variety of activities entertain and engage attendees throughout the day. Food, folklife demonstrations, kids activities, craft vendors, contests, live music, an-

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tique farming and engine displays, and vintage cars are all wonderful parts of the day. Yet what lies at the heart of the festival--is the real reason the event started, the Burton Farmers Gin. As the real “star” of the day, the gin and its power source, the 1925 Bessemer engine, are fired up to show their stuff and gin several bales of cotton. Visitors can tour the gin for several hours prior to ginning and visit with people running the engine, gin stands or the press boxes. This walk through the building and conversation with volunteers offers a truly special glimpse into history.

The Burton Cotton Gin Festival started 32 years ago with the goal of fundraising to preserve a Texas Historical gem. While it continues that original purpose, the Festival is most of all a day for people to gather, have fun, learn, and continue the history and tradition of the Burton Farmers Gin. We hope that you will join us sometime, and see for yourself what the Burton Cotton Gin Festival is all about!

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CALENDAR OF EVENTS MARCH

SEPTEMBER

Burton Park Project Crawfish Boil Burton VFD Stuff the Boot Farmer's Artisans & Market - March-November Texas Ranger Day

St. John’s UCC Homecoming Washington County Fair

OCTOBER

Antique Festival Burton Elementary PTO Fall Festival Burton Pumpkin Patch Burton VFD Fireman's Feast Burton VFD Stuff the Boot Fall Trade Days Trick or Treat Trail

APRIL

Antique Festival Burton Cotton Gin Festival Burton Slugger Street Dance & Alumni Baseball Game Sons of American Legion BBQ Chicken Meal Spring Trade Days

MAY

NOVEMBER

Burton High School Graduation

Big Star Texas Night St John’s UCC Annual Turkey Dinner

JUNE

DECEMBER

BBM Camp Hope Sons of the Legion Burton Cotton Gin Classic Car Show

Burton Christmas Market St. John’s UCC Christmas Cantata

JULY

Burton American Legion Fourth of July Celebration St. John’s UCC VBS

MONTHLY EVENTS

Farmer's Artisans & Market - March-November Burton American Legion Drive-Thru – every third Thursday Burton Bridge Ministry Manna Mobile Food Pantry – third Friday of each month

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ooking for some Texas history, food, and fun? The Burton Heritage Society has you covered with the annual Texas Ranger Day at the Burton Railroad Depot every March.

Celebrate Burton’s history with an afternoon of activities including tasty food at the Annie Maud Avis Memorial Fajita and Bean cook-off, live action by the Old West Rangers, demonstrations by the Legends of the Texas Rangers, folklife demonstrations including blacksmithing and chuckwagon cooking, kids activities, mule driven buggy rides, and tours of the historic Railroad Depot, as well as the Burton Farmers Cotton Gin. Proceeds are used for restoration of the Mt. Zion Historical Chapel.

For more information visit www.burtonheritagesociety.org.

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Shop with us

Retail shopping in Burton and the surrounding area.

Bayberry’s Antiques 12408 E Texas St., Burton 956-393-7151 (only open during the antique festival) Blissful Folly Farm & Rohan Meadery 6002 FM 2981, La Grange 979-249-5662 Bootleggers Antiques & Unique Doors 13129 Hwy 290 W, Burton 979-251-2982 BuckUp Auctions Marketplace marketplace@buckauctions.com 979-451-8725 Burton Short Stop 12400 FM 390 W, Burton 979-289-0040 Discount Trees of Brenham 10050 Hwy 36 N, Brenham 979-836-7225 Junk Gypsy 1215 S State Hwy 237, Round Top 979-249-5865 Lazy Bee Honey Co. 979-661-6504 Leftovers Antiques 3900 Hwy 290 W, Brenham 979-830-8496 MJ Zorn Independent Consultant Mary Kay Cosmetics 979-421-2716 Malloys Automotive Specialties 13200 Hwy 290 W, Burton 979-289-2121 Neon Moon Coffee 12510 W. Texas St., Burton 281-740-7433

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Nesting Company 511 N. Main St., Burton 979-289-0007 Pigs Fly & Co Guesthouse & Mercantile 12410 E. Texas St., Burton 512-423-1963 (only open during the antique festival) Saddlehorn Winery 958 FM 1948 N, Burton 979-289-3858 The Corner Shoppe 601 N Main St., Burton 979-289-2223

More than a thrift store The Corner Shoppe stands as small miracle in downtown Burton.

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by Susie Tommaney, Executive Director, Bridge Ministry of Burton

omething very special happens at The Corner Shoppe in Burton. Like all good thrift stores, it’s a place where neighbors can “pay it forward” by cleaning out closets, downsizing their living spaces, or managing a loved one’s estate. Savvy shoppers can always find vintage treasures, unusual antiques or rare collectibles at hard-to-beat prices.

pantry, hot meals for homebound seniors, summer camp for children, job training, and so much more.

So when you get to the flashing four way stops, go ahead and pull in at 601 North Main. The Corner Shoppe is open Thursdays through Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., or visit facebook.com/burtonbridgeministry.

But the miracle of it all — in this tiny little town that big box retailers won’t touch — is that there’s a boutique store that fulfills most of the shopping needs for this community. Clothing and shoes? Check.

Housewares, home décor, linens and bed coverings? Got it. Big stuff like furniture, televisions, appliances and musical instruments? That’s just a hop, skip and a jump away and discoverable via Facebook’s Marketplace.

Best of all? Operated by Burton Bridge Ministry’s dedicated volunteers and staff, proceeds from The Corner Shoppe help support area programs like a mobile food BURTON, TEXAS |

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Dine with us Restaurants in and around Burton.

Blue Willow 12513 W Washington St., Burton 979-289-0222 bluewillowcafetx.com Brazos Belle Restaurant 600 N Main St., Burton 979-289-2677 brazosbellerestaurant.com

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Burton Short Stop 12400 FM 390 W, Burton 979-289-0040 Cotton Pickin' Kitchen 13200 Hwy 290 W, Burton 979-289-2121 Los Patrones 12607 W Washington St., Burton 979-289-0111 lospatrones-burton.com

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Neon Moon Coffee 12510 W Texas St., Burton 281-740-7433 neonmooncoffee.com Saddlehorn Winery 958 FM 1948 N, Burton 979-289-3858 saddlehornwinery.com White Horse Tavern 400 N Main St., Burton 979-277-5768 burtonwhitehorse.com

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Stay with us

Lodging in and around beautiful Burton and the surrounding area.

Burton Belle LLC 810 N Brazos St., Burton 713-306-6921

Texas Tin House 12400 E Texas St., Burton 361-946-7488

Burton Ranch House 5955 Fischer Rd., Burton 239-462-2632

The Roost Guest House at Flown the Coop Downtown Burton/AirBnB 937-215-4732

Greenwood Acres Guest House 5100 Jaeger Rd., Burton 239-462-2632 Inn at Indian Creek 2460 Boehnemann Rd., Burton 361-935-5343

Texas Country Guest House 7103 Old Mill Creek Rd., Brenham 936-539-8911

La Primavera Farm Barn Apartment 4640 FM 1948 N., Burton 979-203-1796 Mount Vernon Oaks 6841 Mount Vernon Rd., Brenham 281-793-9943 Pigs Fly & Co. Guest House and Mercantile 12410 E Texas St., Burton 972-834-5253 Prairie Hill Farm B&B 4356 FM 2679, Burton 703-306-5766 Prairie Wind Farm 4507 Havemann Rd., Carmine 979-278-3208 Shady Oaks 9755 FM 390 W., Burton 979-289-2012

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Worship with us Everyone is welcome at our area churches.

Greenvine Emmanuel Lutheran Church 6700 Wickel Rd., Burton 979-836-8156 Sunday School 9am Worship 10am Sunday

Bethany Christian Church 307 N Brazos St., Burton 979-289-2941 Worship 10:30am Sunday Sunday School 9:30am Bible Study 10:30am Thursday Christway Temple Full Gospel Baptist Church 100 S Main St., Burton 979-251-2849 Worship 9am Sunday First Baptist Church 920 N Colorado St. at FM 390, Burton 979-289-2061 Worship 11am & 6pm Sunday Sunday School 9:45am Wednesday Prayer 7pm Greenvine Baptist Church 5010 FM 2502, Burton 979-836-8058 Worship 11am Sunday

Hollow Springs Baptist Church 220 S Brazos St., Burton 979-661-0928 Worship 8:30am Sunday St. John’s United Church of Christ 516 N Colorado St., Burton 979-289-2485 Worship 8am and 10am Sunday St. Paul Lutheran Church of Rehburg 4450 FM 1948 North, Burton 979-289-3896 Worship 10am Sunday Sunday School 9am

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Who to call

Service providers in Burton and the surrounding area.

Advertising/Marketing

Automotive

Construction

401 Creative Group 105 E Main St Ste 109, Brenham 979-836-7623

Goldberg’s Garage 308 N Main St., Burton 979-203-1204

ACL Construction 979-251-1232

Busy Bee Inspirations 239-462-2632

Malloy’s Automotive Specialties 13200 Hwy 290 W, Burton 979-289-2121

KC Marketing Services 713-818-2286

Catering

James Bethany Design 713-408-1788 jamesbethanydesign.com

Blue Willow 12513 W. Washington St., Burton 979-289-0222

Show Daily Magazine 6231 W Hwy 159, La Grange 979-249-4149

Sandtown Catering 6108 Old Loewe Lane, Carmine 979-277-5023

Trips Publications, LLC 406 W. Main St, Ste 105, Weimar 979-725-3080

Childcare Tiny Treasures 919 N Colorado St., Burton 979-277-2689

Baylor Lumber & Building Co. 310 W Washington St., Navasota 936-825-3356

Portable Buildings of Brenham 10050 Hwy 36 N Brenham 979-836-7225 RWG Construction Management, Inc. 307 S Baylor St., Brenham 979-836-7176

Dynamic Drains Plumbing & Drain Experts 309 Ava Dr., Brenham 979-530-5256

Consulting

Harvey’s Water Wells 3405 Hwy 290 W, Brenham 979-836-2682

Transworld Business Advisers-Brazos Valley 979-599-5200

JB Water Wells & Septic Service 979-830-0625

Education

JRS Cattle & Construction 979-451-3590 Lucherk’s Services, LLC 979-289-5531

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Rita Inc. 979-830-7708

Bible Institute of Washington County 979-277-4137 Burton ISD 701 N Railroad St., Burton 979-289-3131

Electrical Services Bluebonnet Electric Coop Inc. 800-842-7708 Estate Sales BuckUp Auctions 979-451-8725 Red Roof Sales 979-421-2762 Financial Brazos Valley Schools Credit Union 2455 Stringer St., Brenham 979-830-1018 Burton State Bank 515 N Main St., Burton 979-289-3151

Honey Lazy Bee Honey Co. 979-661-6504 Insurance DWAC Insurance Agency, LLC Amanda Eckelberg 979-885-9482 State Farm Insurance Jamie Morgan, LUTCF, Agent 225-802-9934 Wellmann Insurance Agency Spencer Kunkel, Agent 979-836-3613 Woodmen Life Christine Muehlbrad 979-525-5048

Museums and Parks Burton Heritage Society 507 N Railroad St., Burton 979-803-0393 Nails Creek Park 6280 FM 180, Ledbetter 979-289-2392 Texas Cotton Gin Museum 307 N Main St., Burton 979-289-3378 Non-Profit Organizations Boys & Girls Club of Washington County 1710 E. Tom Green St., Brenham 979-277-9373

Internet

Burton American Legion 13100 W Washington St., Burton 979-203-8119

Citizens State Bank 155 8th St., Somerville 979-596-1421

Rise Broadband Susan Kiel, Reseller 979-251-4078

Burton Bridge Ministry 601 N Main St., Burton 979-289-2223

Round Top State Bank 301 N. Washington, Round Top 979-249-3151

Landscaping

Burton Friends & Neighbors 979-289-2905

Food & Drink Doug’s Cheesecakes 979-716-9535 JW’s Steakhouse 122 S Haupstrasse, Carmine 979-278-4240 Rohan Meadery 6002 FM 2981, La Grange 979-249-5652 Sandtown Catering 979-277-5023 Fuel Burton Short Stop 12400 FM 390 W, Burton 979-289-0040 Malloy’s Automotive Specialties 13200 Hwy 290 W, Burton 979-289-2121

Discount Trees of Brenham 10050 Hwy 36 N, Brenham 979-836-7225 Washington County Landscapes 4579 Hwy 290 W, Brenham 979-353-0955 Land Surveying Blakey Land Surveying 979-289-3900 Libraries

Carmine Chamber of Commerce 248 E Sylvan, Carmine 979-278-4200 City of Burton 12200 E Mulberry St., Burton 979-289-3400 Round Top Chamber of Commerce 205 S Live Oak St., Round Top 979-249-4042

Printing Services Lighthouse Business Solutions 1610 N Park St., Brenham 979-203-7159 Real Estate BuckUp Realty 979-451-8725 Hollis Properties 713-256-0550 Market Realty Inc. 979-289-2159 South Central Board of Realtors 979-836-2011 Services Aspen Midstream 979-353-1959 Computer Helper 2303 S Day St., Brenham 979-836-6098 Mike Hopkins Distributing 1751 Hwy 290 W, Brenham 979-836-2022 Team Reeter Ventures 979-289-3134 Veterinary Services Brenham Veterinary Hospital 2455 Hwy 290 W, Brenham 979-836-2472 Wedding Venue

Round Top Family Library 206 W Mill St., Round Top 979-249-2700

Washington County Chamber of Commerce 314 S Austin St., Brenham 979-836-3695

Lacey Farms Lavender Farm & Wedding Venue 4504 FM 390 W, Burton 832-754-6756

Live Music

Pest Control

Wineries

Rohan Meadery 6002 FM 2981, La Grange 979-249-5652

Acme Pest Control 979-451-1511

Rohan Meadery 6002 FM 2981, La Grange 979-249-5652

White Horse Tavern 400 N Main St., Burton 979-277-5768

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Saddlehorn Winery 958 FM 1948 N, Burton 979-289-3858

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Stay in Burton awhile Relocation information for the City of Burton.

n the City of Burton, we are defined less by boundaries on a map than by the sense of shared values our residents hold dear. Small town values, guided growth, preservation of historical, cultural, and natural heritage are just a few of the core principles that makes City of Burton a wonderful place to call home.

CITY HALL City Hall is open from Tuesday through Thursday from 9am-ish until 2:30pm-ish daily. It's always a good idea to call before driving out to see us. Life's a little more laid back in the country.

UTILITIES At the City of Burton, we are committed to providing safe, high quality water services to our community, while maintaining a standard of excellence in customer service and environmental conservation.

Adrian Cepeda, City Secretary 979-289-3402

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CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS As the legislative branch of the City of Burton government, the City Council holds open public meetings where local laws, policies, and basic decisions for the city are discussed and decided. City Council members are elected at large.

Burton City Council Meetings are held monthly on the 2nd Tuesday of the month at 5:30 pm at Burton City Hall.

Notice for all public meetings, along with agendas, are posted in advance of the meeting. Minutes are posted after meetings have concluded.

City of Burton 12200 E. Mulberry St. Spur 125 P.O. Box 255 Burton , TX 77835 979-289-3402 cityofburton-tx.gov

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Info for new residents

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elcome to the City of Burton. Life here is enhanced by the preservation of our local history and the enjoyment of today. Our community combines agriculture, industry, history, civic activities, recreation and countless other events for a wholesome and fulfilled lifestyle, making it an ideal place to raise a family and grow your business.

The following information should help ease the transition of moving into the area for new residents.

Telephone (landline) - Frontier Communications Residential 1-800-921-8101; Business 1-800-921-8102.

Electric Service - Bluebonnet Electric Cooperative 800-842-7708 Water & Sewer Utilities and Garbage Services - The City of Burton provides water and sewer services to residents within the city limits and ETJ. Our service area does not exceed 1/2 mile outside of the limits of Burton, Texas. Contact City Hall to set up your connections and utility account.

979-289-3402 Burton Independent School District 979-289-3131 Internet Providers - Broadwaves; ZochNet; HughesNet

Frequently Asked Questions How do I sign up to receive Alerts and News & Notices?

Simply click the "Sign Up for Alerts" button located on the city's website, cityofburton-tx.gov and fill out the brief form with your preferred contact information and click submit.

Where do I go to vote?

If an election is necessary, all City elections are conducted by the City of Burton on the first Saturday in May and usually held with Burton ISD School Board elections at Burton High School.

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MEET THE

NEIGHBORS CARMINE - The Carmine Chamber of Commerce creates an exciting and funfilled evening with a decorated Casino Night at Carmine Hall with local dealers for Black Jack, Craps, Money Wheel, Texas Hold’Em, and more. Winners recieve great prizes! Tables and individual tickets are sold for a sit-down evening meal and live entertainment. It’s a busy night held on the second Saturday of August.

ROUND TOP - Only 10 miles away, Round Top is worth the short drive the next time you stay in Carmine.. It might be the twice-a-year antiques show that originally put the small town of Round Top on the map, but there’s plenty more to do all year long. They’ve got a little something for everyone - fine dining, fantastic art, unique shops and great places to explore. Chartered in 1870, and with a population of a whopping 90 people, Round Top is full of small-town Texas charm.

CARMINE ROUND TOP

BRENHAM - What do alpacas, a cotton gin, live music, wineries, award winning barbecue, comfy beds and long strolls on historic streets have in common?

They are just a few things you will discover when you take the 11-mile drive east down Highway 290 from Burton. Prepare yourself for inspiration around every corner— look for the giant, modern murals that adorn Brenham’s historic buildings.

BRENHAM

LAKE SOMERVILLE - Four units make up Lake Somerville State Park. Birch Creek Unit is on the north side of the lake, while Nails Creek Unit is on the southwest side. The 13-mile Lake Somerville Trailway connects the two units. Birch Creek and Nails Creek offer access to the lake for fishing, boating, paddling and swimming.

On land at either unit, you can camp, picnic, hike, ride mountain bikes, geocache, and go birding. Visitors can also explore miles of multiuse trails. Anglers here reel in hybrid, largemouth and white bass; crappie; and catfish. You don’t need a fishing license to fish from shore or jetty in a state park, but you will need one to fish from a boat. Birch Creek has a fishing jetty.

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Home – Auto – Life – Health – Commercial - Livestock

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Madonna Morris, Realtor® Market Realty, Inc. (281)731-3804

madonna.morris.realtor@gmail.com www.marketrealty.com

Over twenty years of caring for clients’ real estate needs