On Poesta Creek, originally named Maryville for Mary Hefferman, only survivor of a family massacred by Indians in 1853. Largest retail center in six-county area. Home of the Bee County College, Chase Field Criminal Justice Complex, and various manufacturing industries.
Hunters take deer, wild turkey, quail, dove, and javelina when in season.
Freshwater fishing in area rivers. Includes antique furnishings from the Barnhart family and other area residents, paintings and sculptures from the Barnhart family collection. Open Tues., Thurs, Sat., and Sun. Off F.M. 351 north of U.S. 59.