The Greenville area is known for its history of cotton production and war hero/movie star Audie Murphy. In fact, the town is home to a museum that celebrates both those things. But before you head inside to see the exhibits, you can get a good look at a little history:
The Ende-Gaillard House was moved to the area in the 90's and came with its own historical marker.
The marker reads:
"German native Charles Frederick von Ende (b. 1832) came to Greenville in 1857 and established a mercantile business on the town square. He became one of the community's most active civic leaders, serving on the school board and city council, and helping to establish the local Odd Fellows lodge. In 1857-1859, Ende built this home for his bride, Amelia Reinecker. Their daughter, Louise, and her husband, Dr. David l. Gaillard, bought the home in 1883. After Louise's death in 1945, the house became part of a lumberyard and was threatened with demolition. Originally located just north of the courthouse square, the Ende-Gaillard House was moved to a city park in 1957 and then to the American Cotton Museum in 1996.
Once past the house, you reach the parking lot for the Audie Murphy/American Cotton Museum. Check out a tour of the museum in this video we shot for an episode of East Texas Explorer:
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