Garrison is a pleasant community to live,
grow and to raise a family.

The City of Garrison, Texas is the "best of both worlds" and offers all the benefits and warmth of small town living, plus the added advantage of quick access to larger metropolitan areas, such as Nacogdoches, Center, Carthage and Henderson.  Many people are attracted to Garrison because of its central location and quality of life, abundant water, low taxes and low cost of living.

Garrison offers charming neighborhoods, beautiful scenic drives, diverse recreational opportunities, good schools and city services, and easy access to other amenities in the area.

Local Favorites

Wiley House:  First Friday Luncheons by the Garrison Heritage Society—the ladies prepare a “homemade type” of meal that is open to the public. It takes place in the Hotel the first Friday of every month except June, July & August. For details see: The History of Hotel Wiley

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Local Activities

Cedar Bluff Hoedown, every 3rd Saturday Night of the month—Cedar Bluff School, Everyone invited to come out and enjoy the music, singing and 42 games

Jones Music Hall, every Tuesday evening 6:30 til ?—Hwy 84, FM 1970 (toward Carthage), past CR 999 three driveways to the left. Varity of music and performers

Garrison Lions Club Homecoming—Annual Event; Parade, Activities on the Square including entertainment for the children, Cake Sale starts at 8 PM on the Gazebo; Scheduled for October 28th, 2006

Annual Holiday Memorial Program—a candle lighting ceremony in memory of lost love ones; held the 2nd Tuesday in December, 6:30 P.M. at the Garrison Funeral Home Chapel. Anyone wishing to participate is invited—please call to confirm time—936/347-2260.

Reminder to Garrison residents:  All pets must be registered at the City Hall yearly and a Garrison pet ID tag issued (cost $6 ea. with proof of current Rabies vaccination required).  Any pets not wearing identification and captured will be taken to the Nacogdoches Animal Shelter.

Discover the Texas Forest Trail Region

Spectacular Seasonal Foliage!

Family fun includes birding, tournament fishing, biking, hiking and camping. Experience nature in East Texas.  Great for Sunday drives.

Get more information and request your free Trails of East Texas brochure at  http://www.txforesttrailregion.org (opens new browser window)

Historical Note:

Garrison, on U.S. Highway 59 eighteen miles northeast of Nacogdoches in northeastern Nacogdoches County, was established about 1884.

Capt. J. H. (Jim) Garrison bought a 387 acres survey of land on the Attoyac River. The Houston, East and West Texas Railway had been built to Nacogdoches and a right-of-way was needed to the Sabine River. On August 29, 1884, Garrison and William Craig conveyed 125 acres to the railroad.  Eleven acres were reserved for the depot site and right-of-way. The remaining acreage was laid off in blocks, streets, and alleys, and offered for sale. The area around the depot site was named Garrison.

J. H. Garrison's office was the first business in the new town.  He furnished the railroad wood and ties from Lufkin to the Louisiana state line. A. I. Simpson's sawmill, the Greenwood Hotel, a general store, and gins soon opened.

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