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Visitor Information
1-877-2-OLD-RIP
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Enjoy all that Eastland has to offer in
a weekend get-a-way or a
lifetime stay.
Eastland,
Texas, is located in Eastland County on I-20,
100 miles West of Fort
Worth/Dallas and 60 miles East of Abilene.
The
history of Eastland is unique and fascinating. Founded in 1891, the
town was named in honor of Captain William M. Eastland, who was a San Jacinto
hero and Texas Ranger. In 1917, oil was discovered and a boom of
growth was started.
Eastland has many
attractions,
museums, and
memorials to visit, as well as
recreation,
lakes,
golf courses,
hunting,
parks, and
restaurants to enjoy, too!
Legend of
Old Rip, the horny toad
Eastland County Museum
Park Hill
Water Park
Beautiful Lake Leon
Historic Majestic Theatre
The
Connellee
Grimes Memorial Gardens
Old Rip Park
Texas Memorial
Outdoor Art Exhibit
Law
Enforcement Museum
Post Office Stamp Mural
Downtown Walking History Tour
Hunting in
Eastland County
EASTLAND, WILLIAM MOSBY (1806-1843)
Highlights of
Eastland's Life
March 21, 1806 - Born in Woodford County, Kentucky
June 1834 - Moved to Texas
December 1835 - served as lieutenant in battle of San Jacinto
September 1836 - enlisted in the Texas Rangers
December 26, 1842 - Captured in Mier
March 25, 1843 - Executed by Mexican Army after drawing black bean
Eastland said, "For my country I have offered all my earthly aspiration
and for it I now lay down my life. I never have feared death nor do I
now. For my unjustifiable execution I wish no revenge, but die in full
confidence of the Christian faith."
To his wife Eastland said, "I die in the faith in which I have lived,"
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