Dublin Attactions Dublin Texas is the home of the first Dr. Pepper bottling company. Established in 1891, the plant is the oldest continuous bottling plant in America, bottling for over 100 years and still continuing today (2003). This plant still uses pure cane sugar rather than cheaper corn syrup now used by most bottlers, including other Dr Pepper plants. Dublin was the Cowboy Capital of the World when it held it's annual Rodeo in the 20,000 spectator Colburn Rodeo Bowl from 1940 to 1959. Home of the world's largest ranch devoted entirely to Rodeo livestock, the Lightning C Ranch, operated by Everett Colburn, and joined later by television star Gene Autry. This Rodeo made up its events and contestants each year in Dublin and then rode the train to New York and the Madison Square Gardens to perform their rodeo. Find additional information at the Dublin Rodeo Museum. Dublin Rodeo Museum updated biographies, histories, photographs, museum information photos and memorabilia from the original World Championship Rodeo. Dublin newest museum. Come see the early days of Rodeo in America. World's largest ranch devoted entirely to rodeo livestock, operated by Everett Colborn and later joined by television star Gene Autry. Dublin Historical Museum 116 W. Blackjack Dublin, Texas Phone: 254-445-4550 see artifacts from the early days of Dublin. Open daily 9 to 5. Dublin Celebrates 150 years in 2004 Dr. Pepper Museum 105 E. Elm Street Dublin, Texas Phone: 254-445-3939 over 100 years of Dr Pepper advertising memorabilia on display. Take a tour to see America's oldest continious bottling plant, bottling for over 100 years. Taste some the "Dublin" Dr Pepper and see what all the fuss is about! Proctor Lake 10 miles south of Dublin on Highway 377. A Corps of Engineers lake that offers recreational activities and excellent bass and crappie fishing. There are two railroads, an airport, a golf course, Proctor Reservoir, a public library, a hospital and a nursing home. There are also several city parks in town. NOTABLES Ben Hogan Dublin is the birthplace of Legendary Golfer, Ben Hogan. See some of Hogan's early golf clubs in the Dublin Historical Museum, open 1 to 5 daily. Harry Tompkins, 6 time World Champion Cowboy makes Dublin his home. Come see some of Tompkin's accomplishments in the Dublin Rodeo Museum.