The Salt Palace - Only building in the
world made from salt rocks. Serves as a visitor center and museum featuring historical and
interesting information about Grand Saline and the salt industry located there. Located at
the intersection of U.S. Highway 80 and State Highway 110. Phone 903-962-5631
Inforamtion. Depot
Library - Railroad depot constructed at present site in 1923. Restored
building serves as location of city's public library and civic center. Located at 201
Pacific Avenue. Phone 903-962-5516
Chamber
of Commerce Pavilion - Located next to the Depot Library, the open air
pavilion serves as a meeting place for community activities, including the annual Salt
Festival. Phone 903-962-7147 to reserve.
Short
Line Caboose - Donated to the city by Union Pacific Railroad and located in
front of the pavilion on Green Street, holds a large signboard depicting the route and
history of the Short Line Railway that operated north and south from 1901 to 1963.
Morton
Salt Company - One of the nation's largest underground salt mines. Mining
and salt production take place southeast of town in a huge deposit of salt that sits
beneath the city. Although public tours are no longer available, information is found at
the Salt Palace.
Annual
Salt Festival - Held on the second weekend in June since 1975, the Salt
Festival is a five-day event with parades, professional rodeos, food, crafts, games, music
and dancing. Phone 903-962-7147 for more information. |