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    Texas Cotton Gin Museum (formerly Burton Cotton Gin Museum)


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    We invite you to join us …step back in time when cotton was king. The historic 1914 Burton Farmers Gin* is nestled in the heart of Burton, Texas - located on the same site where it was built almost 100 years ago! Thousands of visitors tour the historic cotton gin annually and enjoy exhibits at the Burton Cotton Gin Museum. Burton, a small rural German community of 350 is conveniently located halfway between Houston and Austin on Hwy 290.

    Two tours daily offer guests a fun and educational presentation on cotton where they “pick cotton”, discover its impact on Texas and American history and learn how the seed are separated from the soft white fibers. Young and old alike enjoy the DVD “Cotton: From Wagon to Finished Bale” and of course - the guided tour of the historic gin is always a highlight!

    For all you engine buffs…our gin is home to a 1925 Bessemer Type IV diesel oil engine. The restored 16 ton “Lady B” is the largest internal combustion engine of its vintage still operating in America! We still gin and bale cotton each year at our annual Cotton Gin Festival. * The Burton Farmers Gin is designated a National Historic Engineering Landmark by the American Society of Mechanical Engineers; listed on the National Register of Historic Places and designated a Texas Historic Landmark by the Texas Historical Commission.

    UPDATE 2011:  On February 10, 2011, the Burton Cotton Gin Museum received official notice of their name change to "Texas Cotton Gin Museum" from the Texas Secretary of State. In June 2009, the 81st Texas State Legislature had designated the museum as the "Official Cotton Gin Museum of Texas."

    The Burton Farmers Gin, built in 1914 by a group of mostly German farmers, is the main structure and key exhibit in this 9-acre museum complex and is acclaimed as the "oldest operating cotton gin in the country." Cotton grown in the area was ginned until 1974 when the gin closed. With the guidance of the Smithsonian Institution and other experts, volunteers began restoration efforts in the early '80s and brought the Bessemer Type IV oil engine back to life so that the "Lady B" could once again power the gin during the ginning process. This 16-ton behemoth is recognized by the American Society of Mechanical Engineers as the largest internal combustion engine of its vintage still operating in America.

    Visitors receive a "hands-on" approach as they are treated to a presentation about cotton and the ginning process through the years. A 20-minute video, "Cotton: From Wagon to Finished Bale," is offered, along with many exhibits about cotton. The Museum site, located on Southern Pacific Railroad right of way, also includes a gift shop, a Cotton Warehouse containing antique cotton-related farm equipment, and the Otto and Annie Wehring Shoe Shop and Residence, complete with assorted antique shoemaker's tools. The Texas Cotton Gin Museum is open from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesday - Saturday, closed Sunday, Monday and major holidays. Admission to the Museum is free. Guided tours of the historic 1914 Burton Farmers Gin are available at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Admission is $6 for adults and $4 for students. Group Tours for 10 or more are available by appointment.

    The museum complex is located halfway between Houston and Austin off Hwy. 290 at 307 North Main Street in Burton. Call 979-289-3378, e-mail burtoncottongin@earthlink.net  or visit www.cottonginmuseum.org  for additional information.


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        Texas Cotton Gin Museum (formerly Burton Cotton Gin Museum)

        307 North Main Street
        Burton, TX 77835

        Phone: (979) 289-3378   |   Fax: (979) 289-5210   |   Email   |   Official Website

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        Burton Cotton Gin Museum (and Gift Shop) - Please stop by for a visit! We are home to the oldest operating cotton gin in America- the 1914 Burton Farmers Gin. Guests are treated to a complimentary video of cotton being ginned and baled right here at our historic gin. Enjoy the exhibits and take home a cotton souvenir from our gift shop!

        Admission . . . . . . FREE
        Hours (Tues–Sat) 10 am–4pm

        Closed on Mondays and Major Holidays

        Cotton Gin Tours – Tour includes presentation on cotton, 20 minute video “Cotton: From Wagon to Finished Bale” and guided tour of historic 1914 Burton Farmers Gin – tour lasts approx. 1 hour and 30 minutes.

        Daily (Tues. – Sat.) . . . . 10 am & 2 pm

        Tour Fees:
        Adults . . . . . . . . . . $6
        Students .. . . . . . . . $4
        Children Under 5. . . . .  Free

        Group Tours Available - Great educational field trip for school groups, church groups, travel clubs, car clubs, retirees, organizations – all ages welcome 5 – 99!

        10 or More - by appointment only. Adults $5 / Students $3

        Contact Museum for special rates and hours. 979-289-3378 or e-mail: burtoncottongin@earthlink.net
        Please provide 24-hour notice for group tours!

        Emergencies do come up….It is recommended you call before traveling a long distance to make sure we are open. We want your visit to be a 100% pleasant experience here at the Cotton Gin!

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