The 1895 Tarlton House

Hillsboro, Texas is a quaint main street community located one hour south of Dallas and Fort Worth along Interstate 35. Hillsboro is the gateway to beautiful Lake Whitney, the best blue water Lake in Texas, with an abundance of fishing, camping, boating and golfing. Walk or drive through Hillsboro's historic residential areas, or stop by the restored MKT Depot now serving as Hillsboro's Visitors Center. There you will find information on the old county jail to find out if Willie Nelson or Elvis Presley spent the night on a drunk and disorderly charge.

History will come alive as you explore a town built from cotton. You can tour the immaculately restored Hill County Courthouse that burned almost completely New Year's Day of 1993. Tour the first class Texas Heritage Museum which houses exhibits and galleries devoted to the Civil War era, Hood's Texas Brigade, and World War I and II.

Don't miss a visit to the Cell Block Museum. Excellent historical information and artifacts, from a large collection of arrowheads to Willie Nelson memorabilia. Open Saturdays, April through October, or by appointment.

Die hard shoppers will love our downtown historic district which houses over 200 antique dealers, specialty stores for that one of a kind item, and great restaurants for almost any taste bud. Prime Outlets at Hillsboro has over 85 designer stores offering great savings with discounted prices.

Hill College is a comprehensive community college on the east side of I-35. The Tarlton House is pleased to be a supporter of Arts events at Hill College. Click here to visit the web site for Hill College. www.hillcollege.edu

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