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Must see sites in Flatonia VISITORS WILL WANT TO SEE ALL OF THESE FLATONIA GEMS The 9-hole course at the Flatonia Golf Course facility features 3,056 yards of golf from the longest tees for a par of 36. Designed by Lonnie Garbade, the Flatonia Golf Course opened in 1993. Richard Schacherl manages the course as the General Manager. The fairways are narrow and the greens are elevated. Unlike many of Flatonia Golf Course, a 9-hole regulation length course, is located at 1245 East US Highway 90. the older rural, 9-hole courses in the state, Flatonia’s course is a little longer (over 3,000 yards) and the holes tend to play more like the bigcity courses. Number five is the longest par four at 413 yards, and is listed as the number one handicap. Hole seven is fun to play, a 114-yard par three that requires a carry over water to reach the green. Today the current owner, Kathryn Geesaman, still greets business travelers in addition to happy vacationers, tourists and those seeking a respite from busy city life. Flatonia Golf Course is located at 1245 East US Highway 90. The American Legion Post 94 Jerome Michael & Auxillary is led by After enjoying a restful night that only a quiet, small Texas town like Commander Bob Roberts. Interested in hall rental? Call 361-772-6110 for Flatonia can provide, guests wake up to a hot breakfast, served buffet-style. more information. American Legion Post 94 Jerome Michael & Auxillary is located at 1225 East US Highway 90.
“I always make something different,” said Geesaman. “I make a hot casserole, kolaches, homemade granola and a fruit tray. The buffet is open for an hour and a half.”
The two-story Olle Hotel, located in Flatonia’s National Historic District, was built between 1896 and 1901 by a local physician, G. W. Allen, Sr. Olle Hotel boasts 11 rooms and 13 bathrooms. There are also three housIn the hotel’s early days, her rooms were mostly filled with the many es available on-site for families or those desiring more privacy. One of drummers, or travelling salesman, who crossed the countryside by rail. the houses is pet friendly for those traveling with their four-legged famFLATONIA, TEXAS |
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