The more adventuresome hiker may continue along the 3-mile trail to four other overlooks offering spectacular views of the Crabtree Creek Falls and lovely vistas of the Tye River Valley. From the upper falls, the trail follows the creek another 1.2 miles to the Crabtree Meadows. Open dawn to dusk.
In 1875 B. A. Shepherd, a Houston banker and land speculator watched the plans of the proposed Houston, East and West Texas Railroad. Sheperd had a townsite platted in anticipation and even included a depot. Shepherd, Texas Area Destinations: San Jacinto County Towns.
UPSHUR COUNTY. Upshur County is in northeastern Texas. The center of the county lies at 32Â°44' north latitude and 94Â°54' west longitude. Gilmer, the seat of government, is near the center of the county, twenty-three miles northwest of Longview. The county was named for Abel Parker Upshur, the secretary of state under President John Tyler.