Local and cotton history, Audie Murphy exhibit.

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Paul Mathews Prairie is a 100-acre rare remnant of unplowed Texas Blackland Prairie, part of the once vast (12 million acre) Texas Blackland Prairie, it' a little piece of wild America. Through an agreement with the Texas Nature Conservancy, it will remain that way. Today the tallgrass prairie is one of the most endangered ecosystems in the world. Only a few postage-stamp-size refuges remain.

The grasses and wildflowers that greeted early settlers still wave in the summer breezes. Native birds still feed on the seed-bearing grasses whose roots are anchored as much as 100 feet deep in the fertile blackland soil. Birders and wildflower enthusiasts will enjoy a visit to the meadow. In fact, the sea of big bluestem and Indian grass waving in the wind is a treat for everyone.

To visit Mathews Prairie go 4.5 miles west from the intersection of US 69 and US 380 at SH 224 (west Lee St.). Turn north on FM 903, go 2.1 miles then turn west on CR 1116. Continue for 1.8 miles. A sign at the NE corner of CR 1119 and CR 1116 identifies the preserve. Parking is along the county roads.

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Sculpture wall & freestanding figures representing peace.

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Downtown Greenville. Shop for clothing, gifts, and antiques with our friendly downtown merchants, enjoy a fresh hot handmade tortilla, sit down to a delicious meal at a downtown eatery.

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The Puddin Hill Store is a unique place. Shelves are stocked with Mary of Puddin Hill Pecan Fruit Cake, the confection derived from an old family recipe by Mary and Sam Lauderdale more than 45 years ago.

Mary Horton’s original recipe has never been changed. The cakes are still made with an abundance of nuts (they make pecan, apricot and walnut varieties), cherries, pineapple and dates with just enough batter to hold it all together. There are no spices or citron, and no preservatives or additives.

Tours of Puddin Hill

During the Fall months, things really get busy at Mary of Puddin Hill, and that’s the best time to see first-hand just how those delicious cakes and candies are made. In October, November and December, Puddin Hill offers daily tours of the bakery, candy kitchen and mail order departments. You’ll see everything from the ovens that bake the award-winning fruit cakes to creamy candy fillings passing under a waterfall of pure chocolate. Information and a tour schedule are available in the Puddin Hill Store.

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The Puddin Hill Store is a unique place. Shelves are stocked with Mary of Puddin Hill Pecan Fruit Cake, the confection derived from an old family recipe by Mary and Sam Lauderdale more than 45 years ago.

Mary Horton’s original recipe has never been changed. The cakes are still made with an abundance of nuts (they make pecan, apricot and walnut varieties), cherries, pineapple and dates with just enough batter to hold it all together. There are no spices or citron, and no preservatives or additives.

Tours of Puddin Hill

During the Fall months, things really get busy at Mary of Puddin Hill, and that’s the best time to see first-hand just how those delicious cakes and candies are made. In October, November and December, Puddin Hill offers daily tours of the bakery, candy kitchen and mail order departments. You’ll see everything from the ovens that bake the award-winning fruit cakes to creamy candy fillings passing under a waterfall of pure chocolate. Information and a tour schedule are available in the Puddin Hill Store.

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Filled with flowers, trees, vegetables, fruits, grains and other plants mentioned in the bible.

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Three concerts per year feature the best of Texas’ singers and songwriters.

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