Discover Lamar: Golf, History and Jamboree

Lamar offers several distinct reasons to plan a trip: golf at Governors Run, local history at John Wesley Methodist Church and the Lamar Veterans Memorial, and the Egg Scramble Jamboree. If you’re looking for a hotel in Lamar, the purpose of your trip can help shape your choice of theme and timing. An event date, a golf course and memorial sites offer different points of reference for deciding what to focus on during your stay.

Golf at Governors Run

Governors Run Golf Course is located on Club Drive in Lamar. It has 18 holes and a driving range, and is a 7,013-yard championship golf course. The number of holes describes the course format, the driving range is a separate practice facility, and the length gives its dimensions in yards. These features give golf enthusiasts concrete points of reference when considering Governors Run as the focus of their trip. Because recreational facilities or course specifications may change, check the latest information in advance if the golf course is important to your plans.

Church and Veterans Memorial

John Wesley Methodist Church was the first African American church in Lamar. Rev. John Boston was its first pastor. These are two aspects of its local history: the church’s place in the community and the person who served as its first pastor. If you’re interested in the history of African American communities, this connection offers a specific local focus for your stay.

The Lamar Veterans Memorial is located in Parnell Park. A large granite monument there bears the inscription “All Gave Some! Some Gave All!” Brick walls at the memorial list the names of military veterans from all branches of the U.S. armed forces, from the American Revolutionary War through the war in the Middle East. The inscription expresses remembrance in a single sentence; the list of names spans the wars mentioned. The two historical points of interest thus have different contexts: the church is connected to its significance in Lamar, while the memorial commemorates veterans.

Jamboree and getting around

The Town of Lamar holds the Egg Scramble Jamboree on Main Street during the first week of April. The festival includes live entertainment and arts and crafts. The date and location answer two practical questions for your plans: when the jamboree takes place and which street it is held on. If you want to time your stay around the event, check the event dates before booking. The jamboree is therefore a clear point of reference for timing, while Governors Run can be considered in terms of its golf-course features, and the church and memorial in terms of their respective historical connections.

Lamar’s Main Street is pedestrian-friendly. PDRTA service also extends to Lamar. If you’re considering this service for your trip, check the current schedule before traveling; route coverage and travel times may change. This lets you consider the event, the focus of your trip and transportation as separate parts of your travel planning.

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