General-

First settlers in this area came in 1848; the town was organized about 1873 when the railroad was built through the area.  Currently a banking-market center for agricultural areas featuring cotton, beef cattle and dairying;  33 local industries include garments, steel, aluminum, plastic and wood fabrication.  Home of Southwestern Christian College and Trinity Valley Junior College, accredited junior colleges.

Lakes-

Cedar Creek, Tawakoni, and Ray Hubbard. 

Silent Wings Museum-

Dedicated to airborne personnel of WW II with special emphasis on the role of glider pilots.  One exhibit is one of only two restored WW II 15-place CG-4A transport gliders.  Also Link Trainers, combat photos, uniforms, weapons and memorabilia of WW II era.  Many VCR tapes of gliders in action.  Open Tues. - Sat. 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.; Sun. noon - 5 p.m.  At municipal airport, 2 mi. north of I-20 via Texas 34 (Exit 501) and Airport Rd.

Terrell Heritage Museum-

Historical items of local history.  In Carnegie building built in 1904 that served as a public library until 1984.  Art exhibits on first floor, historical museum upstairs.  Usually open Wed. & Sun. 1:30 - 5 p.m.; for information, 214/563-5703.  207 N Frances St.