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Founded in 1976 as a bicentennial ongoing project, Edgewood Heritage Park encompasses fourteen restored and furnished structures representing rural life in 1900 Van Zandt County. The outdoor museum preserves the rual culture and architectural heritage for present and future generations.

Turn of the century buildings, such as the "Tomcat" Cafe, the Edgewood Band Stand, Gilliam's Gas Station, a country store, barber shop and print shop help visitors experience a taste of what life was like back then.

Tom's Cafe

Edgewood Bandstand

Barber Shop & Public Bath

Gillam Gas & Grocery

  
Other buildings built in the late 1800's include the Church in the Wildwood, a dogtrot cabin and two-room pioneer cabin. The Blacksmith Shop, the Heritage Center and the Carriage House exhibit collections of vintage tools and memorabilia. (information from brochure printed by the Edgewood Historical Society)

The Carriage House

The Log Barn

Spradlin Cabin

Spradlin Cabin (back view)

Church In The Wildwood

The Scott Cabin

The Schoolhouse