BEN WHEELER
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NAME: Ben Wheeler COUNTY: Van Zandt ROADS: 2WD GRID: 4 CLIMATE: Cold winter Hot summer BEST TIME TO VISIT: anytime |
COMMENTS:
500 residents still populate the town. Located on Hwy 64 one hour East of Dallas and thirty minutes west of Tyler. Some buildings and historic cemetaries to see. REMAINS: The oldest structures are located on Hwy 279 just off Hwy 64. |
| Ben Wheeler was a roaring oil town from 1880 until a fire destroyed most of the town in the late 1920's. At it's high point It boasted a population of around 2000 and was the home of not only it's own school system but also a colledge for women. The General store is owned by the family that helped build the town at the time of it's conception. A truely wonderful place to visit rich in history and southern flavor. Submitted by: Rodney Whitworth |
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