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Audie Murphy American Cotton Museum
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The exterior of the Audie Murphy American Cotton Museum in July 2015
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Location Greenville, Texas

The Audie Murphy American Cotton Museum is a special place in Greenville, Texas. It teaches visitors about the history of cotton farming. It also honors military heroes, especially Audie Murphy. He was a very brave soldier from Hunt County, Texas, where the museum is located.

About the Museum

The Audie Murphy American Cotton Museum is found at 600 Interstate 30 East, in Greenville, Texas. It first opened its doors in 1987. Long ago, cotton was the most important crop grown for money in Hunt County. The museum has a cool exhibit that shows how cotton was grown and used throughout history.

Honoring Audie Murphy

A big part of the museum is dedicated to military veterans. These are people who have served in the armed forces. Audie Murphy, a famous soldier who received the Medal of Honor, was born in Hunt County. He even worked in Greenville before he joined the military.

In 2004, the Hunt County War Memorial was built on the museum's grounds. This memorial has a 10-foot (3-meter) bronze statue of Audie Murphy. A local artist from Greenville, Gordon Thomas, created this statue. Around the monument, there are granite stones. These stones have the names of soldiers from Hunt County who died in wars. Other stones show quotes from Audie Murphy and former presidents Franklin D. Roosevelt and Ronald Reagan.

Audie Murphy's Legacy

In 2012, the Audie L. Murphy Memorial VA Hospital in San Antonio gave its collection of Audie Murphy items to the museum. These items are now a permanent part of the museum's collection. The museum also hosts "Audie Murphy Days" every year. This event usually happens in June and celebrates his life and bravery.

Museum Galleries

The museum has many interesting exhibits and displays. You can learn about different parts of history.

Exhibits and Displays

  • Audie Murphy American Cotton Museum July 2015 02 (Audie Murphy display)

    Audie Murphy display

  • Audie Murphy American Cotton Museum July 2015 28 (Hunt County cotton exhibit)

    Hunt County cotton exhibit

  • Audie Murphy American Cotton Museum July 2015 34 (World War I trench diorama)

    World War I trench diorama

  • Audie Murphy American Cotton Museum July 2015 43 (Battle of the Bulge diorama)

    Battle of the Bulge diorama

  • Audie Murphy American Cotton Museum July 2015 44 (World War II American home front diorama)

    World War II American home front diorama

On the Grounds

There are also interesting historical buildings on the museum's property.

  • Audie Murphy American Cotton Museum July 2015 47 (Ende-Gaillard House)

    Ende-Gaillard House

  • Audie Murphy American Cotton Museum July 2015 48 (Wilkins Log Cabin)

    Wilkins Log Cabin

  • Audie Murphy American Cotton Museum July 2015 52 (Audie Murphy Hunt County War Memorial)

    Audie Murphy Hunt County War Memorial

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