Brownwood lies on U. S. 183, a segment of the Ports to Plains Highway connecting the heartland to coastal ports. Seven rooms of exhibits in old, castle-like jail. Brown county history, and evolution of communications exhibit in room sponsored by West Texas Pioneer Telephone Club. Wed. 1-4p.m., Sat. 200 block of N. Broadway near courthouse.
Small park features vintage military equipment, canon, armor.
At intersection of Burnett Dr. and Travis Rd., Camp Bowie Industrial Area. Douglas MacArthur Academy of Freedom- Affiliate of Howard Paine Univ., specializing in history and government in the context of western civilization. Magnificent three-story mural highlights academy entrance. Brownwood Lake Brownwood State Park- 538 acre park offers swimming, fishing, boating, hiking, camping, nature study, trailer facilities, rest rooms, shelters, cabins, and group camp accomodations. 23 miles northwest via Texas 279 and Park Road 15.