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| 9 Holes, 1 Sand Trap, 4 Water Traps, and a Golf Pro Shop. In 2007, the Dallas Morning News recognized the Yoakum Golf Course as one of the Top 15 9-hole golf courses in the State of Texas. |
| FEES During The Week $7.00 + Tax Student: $3.25 + Tax Weekends $9.00 + Tax Golf Carts 9 Holes: $7.00 + Tax 18 Holes: $13.00 + Tax |
| Golfing At Our City Park 703 S. Park Rd. Yoakum, TX 77995 Phone #: (361) 293-5682 |
| Memberships Single = $175.00 per year Family = $255.00 per year |
Visitors to the Yoakum Heritage Museum need only to look for signs directing them to the museum
located off of Gonzales Street and Highway 111. It is located across from a school on Simpson
Street. This museum was established in 1981 by a group of citizens who strongly believed that the
colorful, unique history of Yoakum should not be forgotten. The cattle industry, leather, factories,
railroad roundhouse, tomato growing and shipping kept a thriving city going for many years. The
museum is housed in what used to be the Elkins home. This family gained fortune through a
chain of five and dime stores. Their grandson, W.O. Bill Browning donated this home for the use
of this museum. On site of the museum is an original carriage house which housed the carriage,
horses, and hay for transportation of the Elkins family.
located off of Gonzales Street and Highway 111. It is located across from a school on Simpson
Street. This museum was established in 1981 by a group of citizens who strongly believed that the
colorful, unique history of Yoakum should not be forgotten. The cattle industry, leather, factories,
railroad roundhouse, tomato growing and shipping kept a thriving city going for many years. The
museum is housed in what used to be the Elkins home. This family gained fortune through a
chain of five and dime stores. Their grandson, W.O. Bill Browning donated this home for the use
of this museum. On site of the museum is an original carriage house which housed the carriage,
horses, and hay for transportation of the Elkins family.
| Yoakum Heritage Museum 312 Simpson St. Yoakum, TX 77995 Phone #: (361) 293-7022 |
| Hours Tuesday, Thursday & Friday 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. & Sundays 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. |
| Exhibits |
LEATHER ROOM: Hand tooling and the entire story of the leather industry.
RAILROAD ROOM: Special artifacts of the railroad era, engine bell and many
photographs.
PLATE COLLECTION: Left in the home by the Browning family.
MILITARY ROOM: A tribute to those Yoakum citizens who defended our country.
ANNUAL EXHIBITS: Art of local artists, student craft and art show, April quilt show,
Tom-Tom display in June, and the Christmas Tree Forest in December.
RAILROAD ROOM: Special artifacts of the railroad era, engine bell and many
photographs.
PLATE COLLECTION: Left in the home by the Browning family.
MILITARY ROOM: A tribute to those Yoakum citizens who defended our country.
ANNUAL EXHIBITS: Art of local artists, student craft and art show, April quilt show,
Tom-Tom display in June, and the Christmas Tree Forest in December.
| Country Music USA every 2nd Tuesday of the month at the Community Center 105 Huck St. Yoakum, TX 77995 Phone #: (361) 293-2309 |
| Annual Tom Tom Festival held the first weekend in June |
| In 1925 Yoakum suffered from a severe drought and the cotton and feed crops diminished. Local farmers and businessmen began to ponder an idea for a crop that could be produced in the spring time and would help bring profit into the community and assist local farmers. The idea of growing and selling tomatoes came up. In December of 1925, forty acres of land was used for the planting of these tomatoes. In May of 1926, 13 cars of tomatoes were harvested and sold. Later 3,500 acres were then grown annually, bringing in about $200 to $500 per acre. At its height, the tomato season was 15 packing sheds operating around the clock to sort out and package green wrap tomatoes in 30 pound boxes for shipping up North. Green-wrap tomatoes refers to tomatoes being picked green, culled for uniform sizes and shapes, wrapped individually in paper and packed in boxes. The shipments in 1926 were 15 , and in 1931 a total of about 312 cars were produced. In 1928, the Tom-Tom celebration was brought to life to represent the tomato growing industry, and has been going on annually ever since. |
| Contact the Yoakum Area Chamber of Commerce for more information at (361) 293-2309 |
| Yoakum Shape Shop 116 E. Gonzales St. Yoakum, TX 77995 Phone #: (361) 293-9593 |
| Kaiser Fitness 1611 FM 318 E. Yoakum, TX 77995 Phone #: (361) 293-5532 |
A Night In Olde Pearl City is held every year
on the Saturday before Thanksgiving in
conjunction with the Annual Craft & Hobby
Show. The day is sure to be an exciting one
with tours of local historic sites, dinner &
dessert, silent auction, a dance and door
prizes. The dance is usually held at Turner
Hall in Pearl City.
“Pearl City” is located about 5 miles out of
Yoakum on Hwy 111 West past the little town
of Petersville.
For more information, please visit the
Yoakum Area Chamber of Commerce.
on the Saturday before Thanksgiving in
conjunction with the Annual Craft & Hobby
Show. The day is sure to be an exciting one
with tours of local historic sites, dinner &
dessert, silent auction, a dance and door
prizes. The dance is usually held at Turner
Hall in Pearl City.
“Pearl City” is located about 5 miles out of
Yoakum on Hwy 111 West past the little town
of Petersville.
For more information, please visit the
Yoakum Area Chamber of Commerce.
| Hallmark - Card Shoppe City Drug Store - Gifts Yoakum Discount Pharmacy - Gifts House of Style & Jewels Double D Ranchwear Mattress Outlet Christie’s Collections Tandy Brands Accessories Outlet Store Embroidery Express Karl’s Flower & Gift Shop Ann’s Flowers McKey & Company Beall’s Dollar General Family Dollar Livengood Feeds Western Wear Delvige Enterprises Antiques, Furniture, Gift Items The Cookie Jar Antiques and Gift Items Duckwall-Alco The Tin Shed HEB Wendel’s Jewelry The Jeweler’s Bench |
This beautiful sanctuary is located
adjacent to Business US Hwy 77-A just
a little south of Yoakum. It consists of
15 acres that is owned and operated
by the City of Yoakum and the Lower
Colorado River Authority. On a nice
stroll on the marked trail you may see
hawks, songbirds, woodpeckers and
swallows, as well as butterflies and wild
flowers. Spring time is the best time to
visit as the flowers are in bloom.
adjacent to Business US Hwy 77-A just
a little south of Yoakum. It consists of
15 acres that is owned and operated
by the City of Yoakum and the Lower
Colorado River Authority. On a nice
stroll on the marked trail you may see
hawks, songbirds, woodpeckers and
swallows, as well as butterflies and wild
flowers. Spring time is the best time to
visit as the flowers are in bloom.
| Bird Sanctuary |
| Carl & Mary Welhausen Public Library 810 Front St. Yoakum, TX 77995 (361) 293-5001 |
| Local Shopping |
| What To Do? |
| A Night In Olde Pearl City |