3 Best Landmarks in Mesquite, TX

“Florence Ranch Homestead was built by David Walker Florence in 1871. The late 19th century rural Texas architecture's original structure is considered a fine example of its main chimney, across the back a story and a half clapboard home with shed rooms available and a gallery across the front. In the Museum, family, friends, and locals help construct the home. The house underwent expansion during the 1890s when the Florence Homestead encompassed an area of 730 acres. The farmstead remains a famous educational museum for children and adults and is a beautiful place to learn about the city of Mequite's history. Free Admission For Children 3 and Under.”

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“Mesquite Public Library includes computer services at the Mesquite Main Library and the Mesquite North Branch Library. The Public Library System is to enrich the lives of residents by providing access to a variety of intellectual, educational, informational, recreational, and cultural resources. Mesquite Public Library offers various full-text online services available from your computer, smartphone, tablet, or another internet-accessible device. The selection of books is always relevant, and the staff is always willing to help the visitors. All Internet access computers at both locations have installed Microsoft Word, Excel, Publisher, and PowerPoint. Ask the computer information help desk for assistance in using these stations.”

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“Opal Lawrence Historical Park is considered a Texas prairie vernacular styling and is basically in the exact state as it was initially built, except for some transformations over the years. The Opal Lawrence house is a unique one in the Opal Lawrence Historical Park. John P. Lawrence of Maryland and Fannie Coats Lawrence of Tennessee's son Stephen Decatur Lawrence started to build the Mesquite landmark Lawrence house when he completed three rooms in 1874. Charley Florrer, the contractor of the Building, constructed an additional 14 rooms in 1882.”

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