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Visit to San Angelo, Texas

Known as the "Shining Star of Texas," we visited San Angelo recently, situated near the middle of the state.
Some noteworthy and unique places to see around town are:
Fort Concho, said to be the most well preserved fort today in Texas and a National Historic Landmark. It was used by buffallo soldiers from 1867 - 1889.

While in town for business, we dropped in to eat at Hudman Drug Store. The sign out front is faded now. To find it you have to look for it along Main Street. The menu is basic fare, we got the grilled ham and cheese. What we came for though was for the great shakes served from the original soda fountain, still made the same way as when it opened at 201 N. Main in 1943. Circular chairs line the fountain, by a vintage Dr. Pepper container. My wife had a chocolate shake, while I had a fresh fruit strawberry shake out of a metal cup, and was barely able to drink it all.

In back, prescriptions are still filled like they always have on a first name basis. We then went to visit Eggemeyer’s General Store, filled with locally made items, vintage signs, and specialty items. The old store wood cabinets, display cases, and counters are a sight to see.

Just down the street is M.L. Leddys, which has made leather boots and saddles since 1922. When I entered their store, the rich smell of leather invited me in. It's the only store I've seen where locally made saddles can still be purchased. The town was larger than we first thought, and has now grown to some 88,439 by last count. If visiting, be sure to stop in the above places and tell them that Southpoint sent you.