ublin DBy official state proclamations, Dublin is the Irish Capital of Texas. Dubliners debate
if the town was named for the capital of Ireland, or perhaps in honor of rugged settlers who shouted out “double in the wagons” in case of an Indian raid, or perhaps for an early stagecoach stop call the Double Inn. About 1880, stagecoach service and Texas Central Railroad brought prosperity to the area. Cotton was king. Three of the community’s early businesses (Higginbotham’s, Dublin National Bank and Dublin Bottling Works) remain in operation today. The community boasts of three museums, restored Victorian and bungalow homes, numerous historical markers, three community parks, an 1882 grist mill, an 1855 log cabin and legends such as golf icon Ben Hogan and country singer Johnny Duncan. Dublin Chamber of Commerce, 110 S Patrick St Ste B, Dublin, TX, 76446, 254-445-3422, info@dublintxchamber.com. www.dublintxchamber.com
Museums
Hotels & Motels
Ben Hogan Museum............. 254-445-4466
Central Inn............................... 254-445-2138 121 E. Blackjack. The story of the famed golfer’s Relax Inn................................... 254-445-0499 childhood and career told in pictures, videos and Bed & Breakfast rare memorabilia in a historic building.
The Cottage West in Dublin The Cottage East in Dublin 116 W. Blackjack. Theme: “The Way We Lived, The White Pine Cottage at the Clay House Worshiped, Worked & Served.” Marmalade Station Rodeo Heritage Museum.. 254-445-0200 Prairie Cabin at Country Hill Cottages 118 W. Blackjack. Photos & memorabilia from Riata Rodeo Bunk House Dublin Historical Museum.. 254-445-4550
the original World Championship Rodeo owned by Everett Colborn & singing cowboy Gene Lodges & Guest Houses Autry. Harbin Triple Cross Ranch.. 254-965-2289
Lakes Lake Proctor........................... 254-879-2424
RV Parks Camel Stop Country
2180 FM 2861, a US Army Corps of Engineer RV Living.............................. 254-445-3889 Lake with camping, day use, hiking & more. Dublin City Park..................... 254-445-3331 (tent, trailer and RV). Moore RV Park...................... 254-979-3967
Golf Courses
Par Country Club................... 254-879-2296
Medical Facilities
Dublin Family Medicine...... 254-445-4900 An 18-hole Golf course containing gorgeous Texas Health Harris views and rolling hills. Methodist Hospital.......... 254-965-1500 Dublin Family Medicine...... 254-445-4900 Wineries Lucky Vines Vineyard & Winery............................... 254-335-0099
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Comanche County Medical Center.................. 254-879-4900
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