Contact Information
Becky Semple
Tourism Director
Physical Address
1125 Bonham St.
Paris, Texas 75460
1-800-PARISTX
visitus@paristexas.com
Welcome to the Pat Mayse Lake. The Corps of Engineers wishes you an enjoyable stay while visiting the project. The lake offers the visitor extensive opportunities for a memorable outdoor recreation experience.
Food, ovemight accommodations, etc. are available near the project. Project personnel are available to assist in assuring you a pleasant visit to Pat Mayse Lake. Please help keep the area clean for others to enjoy. Avoid damaging trees and plants, extinguish all fires and use refuse containers to dispose of all trash. RECREATION CAMPING AND PICNICKING Easy access to five developed park areas has made the lake a mecca for families who enjoy camping, picnicking, swimming, boating, fishing and other outdoor recreation. FISHING AND HUNTING Pat Mayse Lake provides excellent opportunities for fishing and hunting. Sport fish species in the lake include largemouth bass, white crappie, sunfish, striped bass, channel and flathead catfish, and other common fish species. Approximately 8,925 acres of project land have been made available to the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department for fish and wildlife management. These lands are managed for upland game and whitetail deer and are open to the public as a public hunting area. The game species present, and their relative abundance is as follows: deer (abundant), fox squirrel (good), gray squirrel (good), bobwhite quail (abundant), mourning dove (good), cottontail rabbit (abundant), raccoon (fair), and fox (fair). Fur bearers such as opossum, beaver, mink, skunk, and nutria are also present. Hunting and fishing are regulated by State Federal laws. The same licenses are required as in other parts of Texas. Public hunting maps showing project lands open for public hunting are available at the Project Office.
***Currently Closed for Renovations***
Culbertson Fountain
Culbertson Fountain is in the Historic District on the Plaza downtown. It was a gift to culminate the rebuilding of Paris after the Fire of 1916. Restored as a Bicentennial project, this fountain reigns not only as the unique focal point for Paris and Lamar County, but as "The Prettiest Plaza in the State of Texas." (Texas Monthly)
Eiffel Tower
This Eiffel Tower, standing 65 feet tall, represents a remarkable community effort. It was constructed by the Boiler Makers Local #902 utilizing materials, plant space, and employee time donated by the Babcock & Wilcox Company.
The tower stands as the impetus for Paris being designated "1995 Best Pit Stop" by the Great North American Race.
It was "Texanized" with a cowboy hat in 1998.
Corner of Jefferson Rd, Collegiate Drive, next to Love Civic Ctr. 
Evergreen Cemetery
The Evergreen Cemetery has been operating since September 26, 1866, and is noted not only for its many carved headstones and monuments, but for its size (approximately 18,000 people interred). Of special note is the renowned Babcock monument, a twelve foot statue of "Jesus" with cowboy boots.
Lamar County Historical Museum
The Lamar County Historical Museum was originated and operated by the Lamar County Historical Society. It is situated in a building on West Kaufman Street just south of Heritage Hall and in Heritage Park. This building and the park were donated to the city by Dr. and Mrs. William Hayden.
The museum construction has virtually been built to date by a small group of volunteer workers. The Museum layout consists of 3 areas at this time, a Foyer with exhibition space, a central section with 6 galleries, and the rural life museum. The Foyer features the porch facade of the home of Judge Jim Noble Thompson, and cabinets from the former Staples Jewelry Store as well as the neon sign from the storefront. It will display more than 200 postcards with Paris scenes. The various galleries will include a military room, which will consist of artifacts from the various wars fought by Lamar Counties from the Texas Revolution to the War in Iraq. There will be a gallery for African Americans, a changing gallery to take advantage of participation by smaller communities in the county, a room for artifacts concerning the Great Fire of 1916 and the 16-foot photomontage of Paris in 1914 just before the fire. Two rooms are devoted to the collection of early 20th century furniture donated by the Swain family, and two rooms are devoted to the sole remaining artifacts of the Buckner Orphanage (originated in Paris in 1877) which was demolished in the year 2000. The rural life museum has exhibit areas featuring the Biard log house (built in 1846), the hay and cotton industries, and a blacksmith shop. Other artifacts include an iron lung, a large loom, and tool collections as well as a number of antique washing machines.
Tours are available by reservation.
Check Out their site at www.lchsparistx.org.
West Kaufman Street
in Heritage Park
903.785.1925
Paris Union Station Railroad Depot
The Depot building is an outstanding example of station architecture representative of those along the Frisco Railroad Lines.
The building has been rehabilitated to house the Paris Economic Development Corporation and the research library of the Lamar County Genealogical Society.
11th S.W. and Kaufman St.
903-784-2501
Pat Mayse Lake
Sam Bell Maxey House
State Historic Site
Operated by the Texas Historical Commission
812 South Church Street
Paris, TX
(903) 785-5716
Open seven days a week offering one hour tours from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Admission fees are: $3 adult
$2 student
Discounts for seniors and groups of 8 or more. Reservation for groups of 8 or more require two weeks advance notice. Reservations may be made by calling 903-785-5716. 
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Scott Roden Home Built in 1910 by European trained architect J.L. Wees for investor Rufus Scott, this elaborate home features ornate workmanship which has been well maintained by its current owner. One of the finest examples of distinctive local architecture, this home is featured on the National Register of Historical Places. Tours by appointment only 425 South Church St. (903) 784-4333 |
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