
Old Rip
Eastland made national news in 1928 when the current Art Decostyle courthouse replaced the town’s 1897 courthouse. The old structure’s cornerstone was opened and, according to witnesses, inside lay a Texas horned toad, supposedly still alive after a 31-year slumber. Dubbed Old Rip, the toad died after a nationwide tour and was enshrined in a glass-top casket, still on view at the courthouse.
Location
- 100 W Main
- Eastland, Texas
- 76484
Contact
- Phone: 254-629-1583
Hours & Fees
Monday - Friday 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Free