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You will find one-of-a-kind treasures in Comanche, one of Texas’ most historic communities! Named for the Comanche Indians, Comanche was established in 1858, when John Duncan offered the county 240 acres on Indian Creek as a site for a county seat. Historic preservation is evident with several historical markers downtown featuring the Dean of Texas Geology Robert Thomas Hill and the notorious outlaw killer John Wesley Hardin. Comanche was also home to American Quarter Horse Association’s Hall of Famer Royal King. Comanche boasts of specialty and antique shops, the best dining in Central Texas, exceptional trophy hunting, hiking trails and recreational water sports. One of the finest bass fisheries is located at Lake Proctor. Agribusiness is notably prominent as Comanche produces an abundance of dairy and beef cattle, peanuts and pecans, milk and wine (served separately of course). Chamber of Commerce & Agriculture, 325-356-3233, ComancheTXChamber@gmail.com
Historic Sites
Recreation
Old Cora Plaza ( Free)
Comanche City Park
Constructed in 1856, Old Cora is Texas’ oldest This beautiful 42-acre park hosts hiking trails, existing log cabin courthouse. Located on RV hook - ups, playgrounds, picnic tables, the Historic Square, this site offers a nearby dinosaur tracks, an Olympic-size swimming pool informational kiosk with local maps and and multiple sporting fields. attractions.
Comanche Historic Depot (Free)
Lakes
Lake Proctor........................... 254-879-2424 Located at 304 S. Austin Street. 2180 FM 2861, over 250 campsites from Built in 1901 and on the National Registry of primitive to group shelters, picnicking, water Historic Places, the recently renovated Depot sports, horseback riding, hiking trails, excellent houses train memorabilia honoring 100 years fishing, permitted hunting, boat ramps, camping of railway service to Comanche. Open Monday (tent, trailer and RV). Thru Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 pm. County Courthouse
Golf Courses
Par Country Club................... 254-879-2296 Located at 101 W. Central. This historic building was designed by Wyatt C. An 18-hole Golf course containing gorgeous Hedrick and built in 1941, in the limestone deco views and rolling hills. style. This is one of only 8 courthouses built by Wineries Hedrick that is still standing today. Brennan Vineyards............... 325-356-9100 802 South Austin Street Fleming Oak This is the last tree standing from an original Cockrell Vineyards................ 254-459-1011 grove of live oaks from the mid-1800’s. Located 440 CR 1105............................ 254-212-9535 on the Courthouse Square, this tree was saved by Martin Fleming during the construction of the courthouse in the 1940’s.
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