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MEET THE NEIGHBORS
Visit these nearby treasures when you stay in Fayetteville.
REK HILL
Rek Hill lies along State Highway 159, four miles northeast of Fayetteville. Named after the Reks family who settled in the area, the community formerly had a church, school, a couple of businesses, and a handful of homes in the 1940s. Although the population is currently only 48, there are still several fantastic reasons to take the short drive. Baca’s 159 Junction is a family-friendly restaurant and full-bar, famous for serving up one of the best hamburgers in the state of Texas. Their cozy indoor/outdoor atmosphere has something for everyone. While you’re there, stop in at Rek Hill Distillery and let Rick Horne serve up some of the finest whiskey, vodka, and gin in their comfortable tasting room. Step-up to the handcrafted bar, made by Horne himself, and sip a glass or take a bottle or two home to enjoy later.
Drive a short 8.4 miles southeast to Ellinger, a small community on Highway 71. While you’re there, stop in at Peter’s BBQ, a local legend, and ask for their barbecue stuffed baked potato, chopped beef sandwich or chicken plate. You’ll soon agree with the awards from all over the state that hang proudly on their dining room walls. More in the mood for breakfast? Head over to Hruska’s Store & Bakery and ask for a sauerkraut and sausage koblansky or a cream cheese kolache that will surely change your life.
Warrenton, located on Highway 237 only 9.8 miles from Fayetteville, has a hidden gem that makes it worth the drive. St. Martin Catholic Church is the world’s smallest active worship Catholic Church and is located at 3490 S. Hwy 237, one mile east of Warrenton, and is open for visitors. Masses for the intentions left on the Altar are celebrated monthly. Please call 979-378-2277 for more information on the time and date of the monthly Masses. The 192-square-foot church has six pews and can accommodate approximately 20 people for Mass. History states that the church used to be much larger, however it was dismantled in 1915 to use the wood for a school building in Fayetteville. The tiny church was then reconstructed with the remaining lumber by parishioners in the original location overlooking the original cemetery.
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