Texas Cotton Gin Museum

Texas

TypeCulture
CategoryMuseums

Home to the Burton Farmers Gin, the oldest operating cotton gin in America (opened August 3, 1914); the original machinery still runs on tour days.

Home to the Burton Farmers Gin, the oldest operating cotton gin in America (opened August 3, 1914); the original machinery still runs on tour days.

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