Robert E. Howard Museum
The Robert E. Howard Museum is located at the junction of Texas State Highway 36 and Avenue J in Cross Plains, in the county of Callahan, in the U.S.
A museum inside Cross Plains
Plan where you’ll sleep
The nearest town with many places to stay is Lake Brownwood, 21 miles south. Where to stay ↓
Summers are hot
July and August highs run 94–95°, and about 92 days a year reach 90°. When to go ↓
Established in 1919
Robert E. Howard Museum dates from 1919. About ↓
Best months: Mar, Apr, May, Oct and Nov
March, April, May, October and November are the mild months, with highs of 67–84°. When to go ↓
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures, Wikidata and Wikipedia.
Weather, month by month
Typical highs and lows in Cross Plains. Green months are the mild ones.
Robert E. Howard Museum
The Robert E. Howard Museum is located at the junction of Texas State Highway 36 and Avenue J in Cross Plains, in the county of Callahan, in the U.S. state of Texas. The museum was the family home of author Robert E. Howard, creator of Conan the Barbarian, Solomon Kane, Kull of Atlantis, Sailor Steve Costigan, and others. Howard was notable for his contributions to Weird Tales and other magazines as well as his close collaborations and friendship with famous author and editor H. P. Lovecraft. His work is considered critical to Working-Class Literature and the preservation of American Folk-tales, especially in relation to Texan literature and regional Tall Tale methods. The structure was added to the National Register of Historic Places listings in Callahan County, Texas in 1994.
- Type
- Museum
- Established
- 1919
- Wikipedia readers
- 2.2K a year
Where to stay near Robert E. Howard Museum
The closest towns with hotels, motels or campgrounds are Cross Plains (3) and Lake Brownwood (8).
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From Robert E. Howard Museum | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cross Plains | in town | — | 3 1 hotel · 1 motel · 1 RV park | 938 | $80K | — |
| Lake Brownwood | 21 mi south | 30 min | 8 1 hotel · 1 inn or B&B · 1 campground · 5 RV parks | 1,544 | $131K | — |
| Early | 30 mi southeast | 45 min | 15 5 hotels · 1 motel · 1 inn or B&B · 8 RV parks | 3,117 | $180K | C |
| Eastland | 28 mi northeast | 45 min | 12 8 hotels · 2 motels · 2 RV parks | 3,737 | $175K | C |
| Rising Star | 12 mi east | 20 min | 1 1 lodge or cabins | 767 | $40K | — |
| Cisco | 22 mi northeast | 30 min | 3 1 motel · 2 inns & B&Bs | 3,980 | $104K | B+ |
| Thunderbird Bay 49% vacation homes | 17 mi southeast | 25 min | 1 1 RV park | 702 | $66K | — |
| Carbon | 23 mi northeast | 35 min | 1 1 RV park | 287 | $85K | — |
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
Also near Robert E. Howard Museum
Other well-known places within 69 miles.
67 mi LakePossum Kingdom Lake
55 mi LandmarkFort Griffin
37 mi Zoo & aquariumAbilene Zoological Gardens225K visitors a year
40 mi MuseumThe Grace Museum60K visitors a year
40 mi MuseumBuffalo Gap Historic Village
69 mi MuseumOld McCulloch County JailPhoto credits
Possum Kingdom Lake: Mark Quadling, Henley Quadling, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Fort Griffin: TxHC (talk), CC BY-SA 3.0 · Abilene Zoological Gardens: Keithimus (talk), CC BY-SA 3.0 · The Grace Museum: Keithimus (talk), CC BY-SA 3.0 · Buffalo Gap Historic Village: Renelibrary, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Old McCulloch County Jail: Larry D. Moore, CC BY 4.0
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Visiting Robert E. Howard Museum
Is Robert E. Howard Museum in Cross Plains?
Yes. It’s inside Cross Plains, TX.
When is the best time to visit Robert E. Howard Museum?
March, April, May, October and November, with highs of 67–84°.
What is the closest airport to Robert E. Howard Museum?
Abilene Regional (ABI), about 36 miles away. The nearest big hub is Dallas Fort Worth (DFW), about 135 miles.
Where should I stay near Robert E. Howard Museum?
Cross Plains (in town, 3 places to stay), Lake Brownwood (21 mi, 8 places to stay) and Early (30 mi, 15 places to stay).
Tips from people in Cross Plains
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