Clark Hotel Museum – Van Horn, Texas
Located in the heart of Van Horn is a real taste of Texas history. The Clark Hotel Museum has a large quantity of artifacts that show the history of Van Horn and the surrounding area for you to see. One of the things you will surely want to see is the old western style saloon with bar and mirrored back bar which have been in the same room since the early 1900′s. The stories and tales that were told at the bar would be most interesting to hear, but since they are gone with the tellers you will have the opportunity to make up your own while you lean on the bar and get your picture taken.
There are displays in the museum showing the history of mining, ranching, the railroad, and other early life activities along with some personal items which belonged to members of families that made the area a home.
The museum is in one of the oldest surviving buildings in Van Horn.
Open: Weekdays 1 – 5 m
Admission: Free
Phone: 432-283-0828
Location: On Broadway, 1/2 block west of the junction of Hwy 90. 110 W. Business Loop, Van Horn, Texas
I drove into Van Horn today for a business meeting, and decided just before leaving to check out this building that happened to pique my interest; it just so happened to be this museum. And despite the fact that I just walked in without an appointment, on a whim, the curator/tour guide, Robert was so kind and gracious to welcome me and give me a grand tour of this magnificent landmark. I saw the parlor, the site of what was formerly a saloon during the early wild west, and artifacts that pioneering families left behind. The history of this place dates back to the very late 1890s, primarily the early 1900s. You feel the history as you walk into each room…I cannot stress what a magnificent find this was to stumble upon. I have visited house museums even as far as South Carolina, dating back to civil war era …. but this one has now become one of my favorites. I highly recommend it!