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Waco, Texas: Branch Davidian Massacre Site

The compound where David Koresh and his followers met their infernal apocalypse in 1993. A home-built memorial simulates their graves. Tours are available for a small donation.

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Branch Davidian Story

Waco Texas has a couple that sits out in front of the remnants of the Branch Davidian compound - they have built a church (7th day adventist) and have a museum -- kind folk that are there to retell the story the way it really happened (books and pamplets for donation too and aerial views of the compound before it was destroyed).

[Elissa Cline, 10/21/1996]

Branch Davidian Massacre Site

Mount Carmel Massacre Site

Address:
1781 Double EE Ranch Rd, Waco, TX
Directions:
Mount Carmel Massacre Site. Northeast of the city. Hwy 2491 (Elk Rd) about five miles east of Loop 340. You'll come to a split in the road, but stay on 2491 which bears to the left. Not far from the split you'll see large, wavy metal gates on the left (Double E Ranch Rd). Just beyond that property is a gravel road on the left (Double EE Ranch Rd). Turn down that gravel road. The Mount Carmel property is a short distance on the right. No entry if the gate is closed or inclement weather.
Hours:
Tu-Sa 10-6. No entry when gate closed or inclement weather.
Admission:
Suggested donation: $10/car.
RA Rates:
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