Film Friendly Texas - City of Palestine

Palestine, TX is a charming historic town nestled at the edge of the East Texas Piney Woods, where rolling hills, hardwood creek bottoms, flowering dogwood trees, and lush pine and oak canopy create a naturally cinematic landscape unlike anywhere else in Texas. Settled 180 years ago, Palestine features a rich tapestry of pocket neighborhoods representing nearly every era of American architecture from the mid-1800s through the present day, offering production designers an authentic, layered backdrop that requires little to no set dressing.
Palestine is also home to the Texas State Railroad, the Official State Railroad of Texas, a working vintage steam and diesel railroad that has served as a filming location for more than 35 productions. Credits include blockbuster films and major television series such as O Brother, Where Art Thou?, The Great Debaters, Rough Riders, Streets of Laredo, NBC's Revolution, and most recently 1883 featuring Tim McGraw, Faith Hill, and Sam Elliott. The railroad's scenic 25-mile route through the Piney Woods offers production teams a rare combination of operational authenticity and breathtaking natural surroundings.

Community Filmography: 1883 (TV Mini-series: 2021 - 2022) • Four My Brothers (2019) • The Daytripper, Season 8 (TV Episode: 2016) • Revolution (TV Series: 2014) • The Great Debaters (2007) • The Blues (TV Series: 2002) • American Outlaws (2001) • Rough Riders (TV Series: 1997) • Streets of Laredo (TV Mini-Series: 1995) • Walker, Texas Ranger, Season 2 (TV Episode: 1994) • After the Rain (1987)

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