Audie Murphy American Cotton Museum facts for kids

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Audie Murphy American Cotton Museum

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's located in Hunt County, Texas, which is in the U.S. state of Texas. This museum opened in 1987. It tells two main stories: the history of cotton farming and the amazing life of a war hero named Audie Murphy.

About the Museum

The museum is at 600 Interstate 30 East. It was created to share the history of the area. In the early 1900s, cotton was the biggest "cash crop" in Hunt County. This means it was the most important crop grown to sell for money. The museum has a special exhibit called "History of Cotton" that shows how important cotton was.

Honoring Veterans and Audie Murphy

A big part of the museum is about military veterans. It especially focuses on Audie Murphy. Audie Murphy was born in Hunt County. He even worked in Greenville before he joined the military. He became a very famous war hero. He received the Medal of Honor, which is the highest award for bravery in the U.S. military.

In 2004, the Hunt County War Memorial was built on the museum's grounds. This memorial honors all the soldiers from Hunt County who died in wars. It has a 10-foot (3-meter) bronze statue of Audie Murphy. A local artist from Greenville named Gordon Thomas made this statue.

Around the monument, there are granite stones. These stones have the names of the county's war dead carved into them. Other stones show famous quotes from Audie Murphy. They also include quotes from former U.S. Presidents Franklin D. Roosevelt and Ronald Reagan.

Audie Murphy's Collection

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

What You'll See at the Museum

The museum has many interesting exhibits and displays. You can learn about cotton farming and the lives of soldiers.

Inside the Museum

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  Audie Murphy display

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  Hunt County cotton exhibit

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  World War I trench diorama

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  Battle of the Bulge diorama

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  World War II American home front diorama

Outside on the Grounds

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  Ende-Gaillard House

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  Wilkins Log Cabin

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  Audie Murphy Hunt County War Memorial