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Fanthorp Inn State Historic Site

A preserved stagecoach inn in Anderson that connects everyday travel with the early history of Texas.

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Fanthorp Inn grew from an 1834 home into a stagecoach stop where travelers ate, rested, and exchanged news. Its appeal is the chance to understand travel before railroads and paved highways: the inn was both lodging and a social crossroads. Make this a history stop rather than a quick roadside photograph. Check the Texas Historical Commission's tour and event calendar before leaving; demonstrations and special programs should not be assumed to run every day.

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Address579 S Main Street, Anderson, TX 77830, Anderson

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