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History of The Courthouse Inn B&B

Daniel Meyer • Dec 27, 2010

The Norris House is a two story Queen-Anne style home located just north of the historic Red River County Courthouse at 506 North Walnut Street. The house was completed in 1889. H.I. Norris was the original owner of the house and members of his family resided in the home for over 60 years.

Mr. Norris owned and operated the Trans-Continental Saloon on the square in downtown Clarksville for several years. At that time, Red River County was a thriving, cotton-producing area and the saloon flourished. In ____, when a wet-dry vote was taken and county residents voted to become a “dry” county, Mr. Norris left Clarksville and moved East into Bowie County. He gave the house to his spinster daughter, Louise Norris.

Louie, as she was known to the local residents, was a woman far ahead of her time. She kept a horse in the stable behind the house and she rode daily. She usually wore riding breeches or pants and had a fondness for small cigars. Few were the times that a German shepherd dog was not by her side. Louie has a reputation for being an accomplished pianist and she was not skimpy with expletives. Louie turned the house into a rooming house as a means of support. Many changes were made to the house in the early years of this century in order to accommodate the many guests that found rest here.

Because the house is located just two blocks South of the old depot, many traveling salesmen were among her guests. By the 1930s, the Norris House became a popular residence for many newly-wed couples and many of these are still living in Clarksville. Photographs of some of them are in the gallery off the dining room.

Your hosts, Cheryl and Perry O’Brian, Jr. enjoy sharing the historical background of their town and will accommodate you in any way possible.

We would love to have you stay with us, but if you cannot, please stop and see us and the Inn when visiting downtown Clarksville.

Red River Revue Center for the Arts

by Daniel Meyer • 16 Aug, 2016
info@redriverrevue.org

The William Becknell/Robbinsville Historic Cemetery Dedication

by Daniel Meyer • 27 Apr, 2015
Clarksville, Texas—The Texas Historical Commission (THC) recently designated The William Becknell/Robbinsville Cemetery as a Historic Texas Cemetery. The distinction means the cemetery has been legally recorded through the THC’s Historic Texas Cemetery Program, an important step in ensuring its preservation.

Support the North East Texas Trail

by Daniel Meyer • 20 Nov, 2014
They call it “Trailblazer Jump Start”.

05/20/2023–Langford Lake BBQ Cook-Off

by Daniel Meyer • 27 Jan, 2013
Sponsored by The Historic Red River County Chamber of Commerce

Ghost Walk

by Daniel Meyer • 24 Dec, 2012
Allow us to take you back in time in a town that is older than the State of Texas. Hear fascinating and true tales of early Clarksville history and ghostly happenings that will cause a chill to run down your back.

Lennox Woods Preserve

by Daniel Meyer • 07 Dec, 2011
One of the most beautiful and pristine old-growth forests in the state, the 275-acre Lennox Woods Preserve is a vital refuge for several rare species of plant and animal communities supported by the waters of Pecan Bayou, one of the largest undammed watersheds in northeastern Texas. The old-growth timber and cathedral-like canopy of these woods are thought to be typical of the undisturbed floodplains throughout the state prior to the arrival of settlers.

How a Small Town Helped Our Veneer Business

by Daniel Meyer • 16 May, 2011
By Peter O’Brien, president, Veneer Solutions, Clarksville, TX

Veneer Solutions

by Daniel Meyer • 13 May, 2011
305 Industrial Blvd. Clarksville, TX 75426 903 427 0262 866-397-8878 (toll free) Website: www.veneersolutions.com

PRIDE Creek Walk and Fireman’s Park

by Daniel Meyer • 22 Jan, 2011
Work has been recently completed on Fireman’s Park, which serves as a family picnic area and park for visitors. A pavilion has been built by the Clarksville Rotary Club for barbecues and cooking. This park serves as the anchor for the Historic Creek Walk.

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by Daniel Meyer • 11 Jan, 2011
« Prev May 2023 Next » Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 1 * American Legion American Legion Time: 7:00 pm Clarksville American Legion & Auxiliary – 1st Monday of the month 7 PM 2 * Clarksville Food Bank Clarksville Food Bank Time: 3:00 pm Clarksville Food Bank Food Distribution – 1st Tuesday of month 3 PM - 5pm. * Tourism Committee Meeting Tourism Committee Meeting Time: 5:00 pm R.R.C. Tourism Committee Meeting – 1st Tuesday of the month 5 PM 3 * P.R.I.D.E. Meeting P.R.I.D.E. Meeting Time: 7:30 am Positive Regeneration In Developing Economy The purpose of the organization is to beautify, promote the arts and attract business and tourism to the area. Click for more information. PRIDE meets Wednesday mornings at 7:30 a.m. in the meeting room at the Red River Chamber building. 4 * Historical Society Historical Society Time: 5:00 pm R.R.C. Historical Society Meeting – 1st Thursday of the month. 5 PM 5 6 7 * Red River Writer's Workshop Red River Writer's Workshop Time: 2:00 pm Are you a published author or enjoy writing and aspire to publication? Then you're invited to the Red River Writer's Workshop the first and third Sundays of each month at 2 p.m. at the First National Bank building (west side door) on Highway 82 just a little west of Hwy 37 intersection. After a short meeting we will have a read and critique session Please call Ron or Caryl McAdoo at 469-867-2624 or Marion Butts at 903-427-0143; we'd love to know you're coming! 8 * Red River Co. Genealogical Soc Red River Co. Genealogical Soc Time: 7:00 pm Meetings are normally held on the second Monday of each month at 7:00 PM in the Red River Chamber of Commerce Building, located on the southeast corner of the square, Clarksville, Texas. 9 * RRC Alliance Meeting RRC Alliance Meeting Time: 6:30 pm The Red River County Alliance Meeting is the 2nd Tuesday of every month at 6:30pm at: The Clarksville Community Center 501 W Broadway Clarksville, TX 75426 10 * P.R.I.D.E. Meeting P.R.I.D.E. Meeting Time: 7:30 am Positive Regeneration In Developing Economy The purpose of the organization is to beautify, promote the arts and attract business and tourism to the area. Click for more information. PRIDE meets Wednesday mornings at 7:30 a.m. in the meeting room at the Red River Chamber building. 11 12 13 14 15 16 * Clarksville Food Bank Clarksville Food Bank Clarksville Food Bank Bread and Produce – 3rd Tuesday of month. * Clarksville City Council Meeti Clarksville City Council Meeti Time: 7:00 pm 3rd Tuesday of the month – 7:00PM at Clarksville City Hall 800 West Main Street Clarksville, Texas 75426 17 * P.R.I.D.E. Meeting P.R.I.D.E. Meeting Time: 7:30 am Positive Regeneration In Developing Economy The purpose of the organization is to beautify, promote the arts and attract business and tourism to the area. Click for more information. PRIDE meets Wednesday mornings at 7:30 a.m. in the meeting room at the Red River Chamber building. 18 19 20 21 * Red River Writer's Workshop Red River Writer's Workshop Time: 2:00 pm Are you a published author or enjoy writing and aspire to publication? Then you're invited to the Red River Writer's Workshop the first and third Sundays of each month at 2 p.m. at the First National Bank building (west side door) on Highway 82 just a little west of Hwy 37 intersection. After a short meeting we will have a read and critique session Please call Ron or Caryl McAdoo at 469-867-2624 or Marion Butts at 903-427-0143; we'd love to know you're coming! 22 23 * Red River Chamber of Commerce Red River Chamber of Commerce Time: 12:00 pm The historical Red River County Chamber of Commerce Board Meeting – 4th Tuesday of the month – 12 to 1 PM * Child Protective Services Child Protective Services Time: 5:00 pm R.R.C. Child Protective Services Board Meeting – 4th Tuesday of the month 5 to 6 PM in the Chamber board room. 24 * P.R.I.D.E. Meeting P.R.I.D.E. Meeting Time: 7:30 am Positive Regeneration In Developing Economy The purpose of the organization is to beautify, promote the arts and attract business and tourism to the area. Click for more information. PRIDE meets Wednesday mornings at 7:30 a.m. in the meeting room at the Red River Chamber building. * Industrial Managers Lunch Industrial Managers Lunch Time: 12:00 pm 4th Wednesday of the month 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 * P.R.I.D.E. Meeting P.R.I.D.E. Meeting Time: 7:30 am Positive Regeneration In Developing Economy The purpose of the organization is to beautify, promote the arts and attract business and tourism to the area. Click for more information. PRIDE meets Wednesday mornings at 7:30 a.m. in the meeting room at the Red River Chamber building.
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