Henderson Wildflower Trail

From Henderson, follow 259/79 South to the intersection of East Main Street turn left. Continue on East Main to the “Y' which is the intersection of FM 840, known as the Brachfield Highway. Continue on FM 840 to 2867. Then continue on 2867 to the Pine Hill Community. Turn south (right) on CR 1798 toward Brachfield. At one time, Brachfield was a thriving community with several stores and a cotton gin. The old gin still stands, and can be seen from the highway. Continue on FM 1798 to the community of Minden. Follow FM 1798 to its intersection with U.S. 259, turn south (left) and follow U.S. 259 into Mt. Enterprise. Places to eat in Mt. Enterprise include Rancho Grande, First Food Bakery, Four Corners Mart, Pizza Pro and the Hilltop Restaurant (breakfast and lunch hours only). Check out the Library and the antique mall on Hwy. 84 West and Sisters Antiques on U. S. 259 North. The Primitive Acres Guest Ranch is located off Hwy 84 east to CR 3191 to CR 3267. From Mt. Enterprise, take U.S. 84 east to the edge of town, turn right and follow CR 3198. At Concord, turn left (north) onto FM 95, cross U.S. Hwy. 84, and continue north on FM 95. Continue on FM 95 back to Minden. Turn left onto FM 1798 and follow to U.S. 259. At this time you have 3 options: Option No.1: You may turn right and go back to Henderson. Option No. 2: Connect with Driving Tour No. 2. To con nect with Driving Tour No. 2, circle back on FM 1798 through Brachfield, Pine Hill and cross U.S. 79. This road becomes CR 3231. This road ends in Tatum. Option No. 3: Visit the Monte Verde Plantation. This is the most scenic part of Rusk County. The plantation is now privately owned by the Koch family and is available for tours and special events troughout the year. Call 903-836-2633. One of the largest and most successful of the East Texas cotton plantations. The home was built in 1855 by Julien Devereux, a Texas Legislator. The Plantation had 10,721 acres and 80 slaves. The plantation is located on a hill with a breathtaking view in all directions. The home received a Medallion Marker on October 6, 1962. To view the plantation, stay on Hwy 1798 and cross U.S. 259 heading west. Continue on 1798 through Laneville to Hwy 1662. Turn left on Hwy 1662, proceed until you get to the intersection of Hwy 1662 & Hwy 2753. Take Hwy 2753 to the Glen Fawn Cemetery. Turn right on CR 4233. The Plantation will be 1 mile on your right and you will see the gate with the Monte Verde name on it. After viewing, continue to the end of CR422 which will end at the intersection of Hwy 84. Turn right on Hwy 84 and continue to Hwy 204. Turn right and follow to Hwy 839. This will take you through New Salem. Continue on Hwy 839 to the intersection of Hwy 1798, turn left. Hwy 1798 will take you to U.S. 79. At this time you may turn to go to Henderson or continue across the highway which Hwy 1798 turns into Hwy 42. Continue on Hwy 42 for 3 miles to Jordan's Plant Farm which will be on your right.