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    Default East Texas: The Henley Tour - Border Members' Trips to Don's Old Stomping Grounds

    Houston Baby and I decided to do a Henley version of the Elvis fan pilgrimage to Memphis. We saw a few sights and thought it would be a good idea to start a thread where people who have visited Linden and Caddo Lake, who wish to visit it, or who simply find it interesting, could post their experiences and comment on other people's. Here goes...

    LINDEN
    Don's hometown!



    Stop #1: Music City Texas Theater

    This place used to be an American Legion Hall, and still bears the seal above the door. Back in the day, Don Henley's band The Four Speeds played here, as did many other local bands. It fell into disrepair, but a few years ago was refurbished by Don's friend Richard Bowden into a music venue. They apparently give tours, although the lady who was supposed to show us around failed to arrive. We took photos outside instead!



    Stop #2: Linden's Courthouse

    The oldest courthouse in Texas was a bit run-down until Don Henley stepped in! Here's how it looks now:


    Stop #3: Linden Dairy Queen
    In a live version of "Talking to the Moon", Don prefaces the song by talking about how he and his friends would go hang out at the Dairy Queen parking lot on a regular basis. They'd spend hours sitting on their car hoods, drinking beers, and watching the trucks go by - "Wondering where they were going to."


    Stop #4: Linden-Kildare High School

    The football coach at this high school may have given Don a hard time, but his English teacher encouraged him and he first played drums in marching band. Go Tigers!



    CADDO LAKE
    Don has worked hard to further efforts to conserve Caddo Lake, only a few miles away from where he grew up, and a place he often visited.

    Stop #1: Potter's Point
    Don stated in an interview that he and his father often fished here.


    And you know that on a personal level, I couldn't resist getting a photo at Soda Bluff, located in Potter's Point!



    Stop #2: Caddo Lake State Park

    Potter's Point above isn't actually in the park itself. In order to really enjoy the lake you have to go to the state park. This is also where Don filmed parts of his "Taking You Home" video.

    It's gorgeous! HB took many photos. Here's a few:










    Has anyone else had the opportunity to visit the area? Does anyone perhaps know some more fun spots to see around there?

    We personally had a great experience!

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    This was such a fun & interesting road trip! Though I am a native Texan I had never been this deep into East Texas. I now understand Don's love of Caddo Lake, it is so beautiful & peaceful. I would really like to go back there. Daylight was disappearing rapidly so we did not stay long.
    I didn't take a photo but right by the Linden sign was the Fast Lane Lube & Tire. Hope they got permission!

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    Thanks for those pictures Soda, it is a beautiful quiet place. Would love to visit.

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    Awesome Soda and HB! This looks like such a fun little excursion - I so wish I could have been there to share the experience with the two of you. I had no idea how beautiful Caddo Lake is ... you can't blame Don for wanting to preserve it.

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    I haven't been to Texas (not counting a layover at the Dallas/Ft. Worth Airport this past May) for 10 years. I would love to go to Linden and Caddo Lake one day. I think its a 4 and a half hour drive to Linden from Mississippi(about 3 hours to Shreveport. Almost a straight drive until you get into Texas). One day I will get in my car and drive west.

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    HB and Soda, what a cool thing to do! Lovin' Don's history tour!

    I've driven to Ft. Worth and Austin two or three times but didn't have time to venture off to the east! Thanks so much for sharing it with us!
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    Default My trip to Linden, TX Don's hometown.

    I decided to make detour to Linden on October 28th as I was on my way to annual vacation to Branson, MO. It was a fun short trip. I was looking forward to my trip to Linden than Branson, but I was very tired from the drive.


    I wish I stayed longer, but I was on my way to Branson. I had 6 more hours to drive. That drive is usually 8 hours from Mississippi, but it turned into a 10 hour drive not including the 3 hours I was in Linden.


    I did get to see some of Caddo Lake in Louisiana as I was heading toward Texas and I also saw Don's old high school as I was heading to Linden. I didn't get to stop at the school. The high school is maybe 5 miles outside of Linden.


    I had my personal tour guide while in Linden. We've been corresponding by PM'd on Facebook. I did see Diary Queen. That's where we actually met. By the Linden Fuel Center and Diary Queen.



    Speaking of Linden Fuel Center. I stopped at Don's favorite food place at the Linden Fuel Center. Their hamburger was soo good. I took a picture of the display of Don's stuff. I enjoyed going to another southern state and not get that crazy look when you say, "ya'll". LOL


    I also went inside Music City Texas Theater.



    I recommend everybody to visit Don's hometown. Its a nice place and the people there were soo nice.


    Here are some pictures from my trip. I hope its ok to post this.



    1. Yehaw. Almost there.



    2. First stop. Music City Texas Theater(formerly the American Legion)



    Listening about the history of the Music City Texas Theater.






    3. Second stop, the Courthouse. The oldest running courthouse in Texas. Its very nice. I loved the vault. I wish I took a picture of it and then the long winding staircase.

    There's my car in the background.



    The plaque about Don contributing into restoring the Courthouse.



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    4. Third stop. The famous water tower.



    The famous pose in front of the shed. I was looking the wrong way.




    5. Fourth stop. Linden Fuel Center. There's a small restaurant in the gas station. Its one of Don's favorite places to eat when he's in town. Their hamburger was soo good. Here's a display on Don's stuff.





    6. Last stop before leaving Linden for Branson, MO, The billboard that Don's hometown put up in his honor.

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    Default Re: My trip to Linden, TX Don's hometown.

    It appears that you had a great time in Linden, Shun. That big smile on your face says it all! Thanks for sharing this with the board. I enjoyed seeing all of your photos.

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    Default Re: My trip to Linden, TX Don's hometown.

    How fun! Love the "Don" poses. Thanks for sharing these!

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