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Museum of Regional History (Texarkana)

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The Museum of Regional History additionally houses the Wilbur Smith Research Library and Archives, which holds photographs and research materials, including rare books and other documents. The
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The Museum of Regional History narrates the history of the region, from its indigenous
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National Register of Historic Places in Bowie County, Texas
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Texarkana, Texas
Coordinates
33°25′20″N 94°02′36″W / 33.42222°N 94.04333°W / 33.42222; -94.04333
Local history museum
Museum of Regional History
U.S. National Register of Historic Places
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark
Offenhauser Insurance Building is located in Texas
Offenhauser Insurance Building is located in the United States
Commercial style
71000922
9497
local history museum
Texarkana, Texas
Texarkana metropolitan area
Caddo people
Spanish
French
agriculture
industry
railroads
World War II
civil rights movement
Scott Joplin
Ragtime
Huddie "Leadbelly" Ledbetter
Conlon Nancarrow
jazz
folk music

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