Goldthwaite Pop.6,171 Alt. 333

General -
Established 1885, seat of Mills County. Trade center for agricultural products including wool, mohair, fruits, cattle, turkeys and pecans. Area was long plagued by Indian raids; in fact, Comanches and Apaches often fought over area before first white settlers arrived. White-tailed deer popular with hunters each fall and winter season; fishing excellent in nearby Colorado River and Pecan Bayou all year.

Points of Interest

Mills County Museum

Features replicas of pioneer rooms, general exhibits, local history and photographs. Open afternoons Mon., Wed., Fri., Third & Fisher Sts.

 

 

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