There are a few Texas towns that will inspire those childhood memories in all of us as we take a tour through their historic streets. Spring is a great time to pack up the family and jump in the car for a little road trip full of fun adventures to add to your movie screen of memories.
These five Texas towns are sure to bring up some interesting stories of beloved characters we all grew up with such as Elmo, Nemo, Kermit, Tarzan, and who didn’t love Winnie. So buckle up and get your motor going as you travel back in time reminiscing about some childhood favorites as you tour these Texas gems.
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Situated in Kaufman, County is small-town charm at its best with a name that will tickle your kids pink, Elmo, Texas.
With a population of about 792 according to livability.com, this quintessential town will inspire even the young at heart to take a trip back to “Sesame Street” as you share stories about Elmo on your journey through this special town.
A median home value in Elmo is about $71,000 according to livability.com which highlights the affordability to call this town home after you learn about its history, take in its special events, or enjoy its art scene.
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Kermit, Texas is sure to inspire those childhood memories of sunny days watching him on Sesame Street. Now you can pack up the kids and take them on a tour of this auspicious city in Winkler County.
Kids will enjoy the Kermit the frog water tower as you travel down “Kermit the Frog” Blvd located among other historic markers to visit while in town.
The courthouse, historic homes, heritage murals and unique signs will surely make this a trip to never forget.
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You may not find any signs of Nemo swimming around but this little country town in Somervell County has inspired movie crews to film among its historic surrounding and landmarks in the past. The film “Black Totem” recently shot some scenes in this quaint small town as they cited the photo above in Nemo, Texas.
This historic town with an interesting backstory of how it was named is sure to be a hit with the family as you travel on through to your next adventure.
Originally named Johnson after one of the first settlers in the area, the postal authorities suggested a shorter name be used. “When residents met to choose a name, the story goes, one man stood up and argued for the name Nemo, which he said was Latin for no one,” shared tshaonline.org. Citing that if Johnson wasn’t good enough “then no one’s was.”
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Located in Martin County, this Texas town packs a punch with its strong Texas history.
Named after the beloved character we grew up with, Tarzan, this Texas town is often found on lists of “unusual place names,” shares Wikipedia. Who wouldn’t like to make a pit stop, and take a walk on the wild side through this charming town?
Known for its oil productions, “the discovery of oil in Martin County in the 1950s led to the establishment of the Tarzan Hot Oil Company; oil production remains a major industry, and oil wells dot the surrounding area,” shares tshaonline.org.
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Nestled in Chambers County, Winnie, Texas will inspire you to go back to a simpler time of old-time friendships and country charm with memories like those Christopher Robin and Pooh bear made along their journeys.
“Where the coastal prairie lingers for miles, family value and tradition is a way of life and duck hunting is the best,” shares its Facebook page.
Small town gem with the all the comforts of home in its churches, homes, businesses, and a…”modern highway system connecting Winnie with four fast-growing major southern cities are all great assets to the community,” shares winnietexas.com.
