Attractions in Henderson, Texas

Historic Homes & Buildings

Howard-Dickinson House 903-657-6925
501 South Main, Henderson, TX 75654
The first brick home in Rusk County was built of hand-made bricks in 1854-1855 by bothers Dave and Logan Howard. With hand-wrought woodwork, the home was the first... more info map

Depot Museum and Children's Discovery Center 903-657-4303
514 North High Street, Henderson, TX 75652
The Depot Museum Complex houses 11 historic structures from Rusk County's past, including an 1843 log cabin, a syrup mill, an outhouse, a dog trot home, a sawmill, and... more info map
Gaston Museum 903-847-2205
6558 State Highway 64 West, Henderson, TX 75658
Located 6 Miles West of Henderson in Joinerville
An area history museum that invites you to re-visit life in an East Texas oil field from the early 1930â€™s to the late 1960â€™s. more info map

Lake Striker 903-854-4559
18950 CR 4256 South, Henderson, TX 75654
Take US 79 southwest 18 mi to lake signs
Primarily emergent and floating native vegetation. Habitat in Striker Reservoir consists of standing timber, boat docks, and lily pads. Game fish are typically found... more info map