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The 1885 Shelby County Courthouse on the downtown square in Center, Texas Center

Restaurants

The Best Restaurants in Center, Texas

Eight Center restaurants checked against the City of Center dining guide, the Shelby County Chamber directory and Shelby County Today, with addresses.

8 picks
The 1925 Wood County Courthouse in Quitman, Texas Quitman

Restaurants

The Best Restaurants in Quitman, Texas

Seven Quitman restaurants checked against the Wood County Monitor, state licensing records, KLTV and each kitchen's own site, with addresses and phone numbers.

7 picks
The Panola County Courthouse in Carthage, Texas Carthage

Restaurants

The Best Restaurants in Carthage, Texas

Eight Carthage restaurants checked against the City of Carthage dining directory, Texas Monthly, Texas Highways and each kitchen's own listings, with addresses.

8 picks
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