Forestburg

Settled in the 1850s in the cedar breaks southeast of Montague. Home to the county's first school (1858) and the annual Watermelon Festival, running since 1980.

Population 110

Founded 1876

ZIP 76239

Distance 22 mi from Montague

3 listings in Forestburg

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Forestburg Watermelon Farm

U-pick and pre-picked melons late July through August. Cash. Call ahead.

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Retail

Cedar Break General

Convenience items, cold drinks, and local news. Open daily 7a–7p.

Trades

Forestburg Feed & Grain

Poultry feed, cattle minerals, and fencing. Serving the cedar-break ranches.

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