Hogg published the Quitman Daily News in 1873, was later justice of the peace, county attorney, state attorney general, and governor of Texas from 1891 - 1895. Governor Hogg Shrine Ranch and State Park - Historic site with buildings, museum and momentos related to the Hogg family, prominent in Texas history and politics. Ima Hogg Museum displays memorabilia of Northeast Texas and of the family. Jim Hogg was the first native born governor of Texas. An Old Settlers nature Trail has 23 stops and four foot bridges along a half mile trail.
Picnic sites are available.
All group tours must call for reservations. Fee for historic site tour.