From back in the 1800's, this is the only establishment left of the original approximately 30 like it on the East side of Lake Caddo that were in a Wet county where the laws were lax and loosely enforced. On the west side where Uncertain is located, the county was dry and no alcohol was allowed to be sold. But on the East side, these structures were built and anything was allowed. The only way to get to these establishments was by boat as they were literally out in the swamp, but on the East side of the county line. They sold liquor, held dances, gambled, and served as brothels, according to the guide. They literally were proud of the fact that they allowed anything to go on. In fact, if you'll notice, there is an old sign posted on the front of a tree that shows what the rules were for this establishment. See the picture below to see what the rules were. By the way, this one is now privately owned and has been maintained and is supposedly only used now as a fishing camp. But perhaps, what happens on Caddo Lake at night, stays on Caddo Lake! There may be a whole host of ghosts dancing among those eerie, Spanish moss covered Cypress trees when there is a full moon!
"Dick and Charlie's Tea Room House Rules 1. There anit none. 2. There never was none. 3. There anit gonna be none. For the Good Times" On the smaller sign below, it says: "Waitress wanted. Good Fishing Boat Needd"
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Category:Scenic
Subcategory:Lakes
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Keywords:algae, bayou, caddo lake, cypress, cypress trees, decay, dock, house, lake, lilies, lily, moss, ruins, rustic, spanish moss, swamp, texas, tx, uncertain, uncertain texas, water lilies
From back in the 1800's, this is the only establishment left of the original approximately 30 like it on the East side of Lake Caddo that were in a Wet county where the laws were lax and loosely enforced. On the west side where Uncertain is located, the county was dry and no alcohol was allowed to be sold. But on the East side, these structures were built and anything was allowed. The only way to get to these establishments was by boat as they were literally out in the swamp, but on the East side of the county line. They sold liquor, held dances, gambled, and served as brothels, according to the guide. They literally were proud of the fact that they allowed anything to go on. In fact, if you'll notice, there is an old sign posted on the front of a tree that shows what the rules were for this establishment. See the picture below to see what the rules were. By the way, this one is now privately owned and has been maintained and is supposedly only used now as a fishing camp. But perhaps, what happens on Caddo Lake at night, stays on Caddo Lake! There may be a whole host of ghosts dancing among those eerie, Spanish moss covered Cypress trees when there is a full moon!
"Dick and Charlie's Tea Room House Rules 1. There anit none. 2. There never was none. 3. There anit gonna be none. For the Good Times" On the smaller sign below, it says: "Waitress wanted. Good Fishing Boat Needd"
