Palestine, Texas is the county seat of Anderson County. It is located at the intersection of US Highways 79 and 287, in the center of the county, about 108 miles southeast of Dallas and 150 miles north of Houston. Staying at one of the hotels in Palestine, Texas will give you the opportunity to explore all that Palestine has to offer.
The city boasts more historic buildings than any other city in Texas, including the Federal Building, the Anderson County Jail, and the Ivanhoe Building, among others. Downtown buildings exhibit early 19th-century architecture and are packed with specialty shops, antique shops, and one-of-a-kind merchandise.
The Anderson County Jail is an interesting historical landmark. The imposing building dates from 1914 and is built in the Renaissance Revival style. The courthouse features an impressive spiral staircase in the center of the building with a beautiful stained glass skylight at the bottom of the dome. The district courtroom is modern but also has an accurately painted mural at the rear of the two-story courtroom that features various elements of Texas history. The outer lounge is covered in memorabilia including historic photos, celebrity and political autographs, and newspaper clippings.
The Ivanhoe Building was built in 1913 as the organizational meeting for the Knights of Pythias. The Order of the Knights of Pythias is an international nonsectarian fraternal order, established in 1864 in Washington, DC, by Justus H. Rathbone and was the first fraternal order authorized by an Act of Congress. The Fraternal Order of the Knights of Pythias and its members are dedicated to the cause of universal peace. The Pythians are committed to promoting understanding among men of good will as the surest means of achieving Universal Peace.
If you’re interested in exploring the culture and history of Palestine, Texas hotels are ready to welcome you to this charming, historic city.
